1966 Andy Warhol movie reviews...
Item #710642
November 24, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 24, 1966
* Andy Warhol movie reviews
* Experimental underground film
* First major commercial success
Page 29 has four movie reviews for Andy Warhol's first major film success, "The Chelsea Girls" This takes up the entire page here.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because
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I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because
Mary Vincent's 1978 violent attack told...
Item #710346
November 01, 1978
SAN JOSE MERCURY, California, Nov. 1, 1978
* Artist Mary Vincent's violent attack
* Arms mutilation with hatchet - ax
* Lawrence Singleton indictment
The top of page 22 has a five column heading: "Girl tells of rapes, ax mutilation" with photos of the victim and suspect. (see images) This crime was committed about a month earlier.
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages,... See More
Albert Einstein in 1931...
Item #710318
November 19, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 19, 1931
* Professor Albert Einstein
* New Unified Field Theory
* Gravitation & electricity
Page 14 has a one column heading: "Einstein Explains His Unified Theory" with subhead. (see images) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in ... See More
Fall of the Berlin Wall.....
Item #710292
November 10, 1989
DER TAGESSPIEGEL--Extra, Berlin, Germany Nov. 10, 1989
* Fall of the Berlin Wall (early report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
This four page extra has a great full front page photo showing citizens celebrating on top of the Berlin Wall with banner headline: "Die Nacht der offenen Grenzen in Berlin" (The Night of Open Borders in Berlin). M... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #710287
November 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
* Lomza & Bialystok ghettos
Page 3 has small and somewhat discrete one column headings: "2,500 Poles Executed" "Mass Executions in Lomza and Bialystok Reported" (see image)
See photo for brief coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupi... See More
Whaling disaster of 1871....
Item #710255
November 07, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 7, 1871
* Whaling disaster of 1871
* Bowhead whales hunting
* Arctic ice jam
Page 7 has a very brief article headed with small heading: "The Whaling Fleet Disaster" and subhead. (see image)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Whaling Disaster of 1871 wa... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...
Item #710250
November 11, 1700
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 11, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* From the turn of the 18th century
* 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 ... See More
1984 beginning of hip hop rap music...
Item #710227
November 17, 1992
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 17, 1992
* New-school hip hop - rap music near the beginning
* Public Enemy - rappers Chuck D and Flavor Flav
* Early "House of Pain" performances advertisement
* Performance at the Ritz nightclub - Manhattan
Page 131 has a advertisement for "PUBLIC ENEMY - ICE T -HOUSE OF PAIN" performances at the Rit... See More
1982 "48 Hrs." & "The Verdict" opening day ads......
Item #710218
November 30, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 30, 1982
* 48 Hrs. - buddy cop action comedy film
* Actors Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy
* The Verdict - legal drama - Paul Newman
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere ads
Page 74 has a advertisement for an advance showing before it's opening day premiere of "48 Hrs.".
Page 79 has an opening day advertisement f... See More
Herschel Grynszpan shots Ernst vom Rath....
Item #710198
November 08, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 8, 1938
* Herschel Grynszpan, Polish Jew assassin
* Ernst vom Rath assassination
* Prelude to Kristallnacht "Night of Broken Glass"
The front page has a one column heading: "Shooting Spurs Ouster of Jews" (see) First report coverage on the shooting death of Ernst vom Rath by Herschel Grynszpan . This event was used as an excuse fo... See More
1929 stock market crash suicide...
Item #710197
November 10, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 10, 1929
* Stock Market Crash of 1929
* New York banker suicide
* Governor Al Smith friend
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "J. J. RIORDAN, SMITH'S FRIEND, KILLS HIMSELF" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 22 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
wikipedia notes:... See More
Martin Luther King Sr. death...
Item #710184
November 12, 1984
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Nov. 12, 1984
* Martin Luther King Sr. death w/ photo
* African-American Baptist pastor
* Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church
* Father of civil rights leader namesake
The front page has a nice headline: "MARTIN LUTHER KING SR. DIES" with photo. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 120 pages, tabloid size, good condition.... See More
Berlin Wall falls... Berlin newspaper...
Item #710134
November 11, 1989
B.Z., Berlin, West Germany, November 11, 1989
* Historic Berlin Wall falls in Berlin newspaper
The front page features in large, dramatic fashion an historic headline: "WIR DANKEN ALLE GOTT ! " which translates to: "We All Thank God!" Among other front page reports is: "East Berlin Tears Immediately Nine Big Holes in the Wall" and more.
This newspaper is ... See More
John D. "Bonesetter" Reese 1931 death....
Item #710092
November 30, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 30, 1931
* John D. "Bonesetter" Reese death
* Major League Baseball trainer
* Youngstown, Ohio "baseball doctor"
The front page of the sport's section (page 23) has a two column heading: "Bonesetter Reese, Famous as "Miracle' Healer, Dies" with and photo. (see images) First report coverage on the death of John D. Re... See More
Otto von Habsburg becomes Emperor & King...
Item #709742
November 21, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 21, 1930
* Archduke Otto von Habsburg of Austria
* Becomes Emperor of Austria & King of Hungary
The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "'KING' OTTO IS 18, BUT HAPSBURG CUT HIM COLD" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on Otto von Habsburg becoming the last Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary.
Complete in 42 pages, ... See More
Murder Inc. hitman death... Abe Reles...
Item #709731
November 13, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 13, 1941
* Abe Reles death - Murder Inc. hitman
* "The Canary Who Could Sing, But Couldn't Fly."
* Gambino Crime family - Albert Anastasia informant
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "GANG INFORMER IN MURDER CASE FALLS TO DEATH" with subhead and small photo of Reyes. First report coverage on the death (murder?) o... See More
1963 South Vietnamese coup d'état...
Item #709647
November 02, 1963
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 2, 1963
* 1963 South Vietnamese coup d'état
* President Ngo Dinh Diem assassination
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "COUP IN VIETNAM DEPOSES DIEM; HE AND NHU SEIZED BY MILITARY" with subheads, related map and 2 photos. (see images) Much more on the followings pages, loads of text.
Complete with 40 pages, minor margin wear,... See More
1936 San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opening........
Item #709511
November 15, 1936
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the New York Times, Nov. 15, 1936
* San Francisco--Oakland Bay Bridge opens
The front page of this section has two photos related to opening of this famous bridge
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with all 6 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
... See More
1990 Meir Kahane assassination... Jewish militant...Meir Kan
Item #709400
November 06, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 6, 1990
* Meir Kahane assassination - Jews
* Orthodox rabbi spiritual leader
* Jewish Defense League co-founder
* Anti Antisemitism militant - terrorist
The front page has a two column heading: "Militant Rabbi Kahane Slain by N.Y. Gunman" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Ku Klux Klan demonstration... Civil Rights...
Item #709356
November 27, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 27, 1960
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK demonstration
* African Americans lunch counter sit-ins
* Atlanta Civil Rights movement
The top of page 6 has a seven column heading: "Atlanta Tense as Klansmen, Negroes March" with related photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the m... See More
Mike Tyson becomes youngest heavyweight boxing champ...
Item #709340
November 23, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 23, 1986
* Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "Judgement Day" knockout
The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Tyson Knocks Out Berbick in Second to Earn WBC Title" with related photo. First report coverage continues on page 15 of this section with another related photo. (see) This was w... See More
Alfred Smith elected to 2nd term as NY Governor...
Item #709189
November 08, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 8, 1922
* Alfred Smith - New York state election
* Elected governor for a second time (2nd term)
* 1st Roman Catholic candidate for president
* Democrat Party in Manhattan
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SMITH SWEEPS THE STATE, WINS BY 375,000..." with various subheads. Nice for display. (see images) More inside with illustration of Smith. G... See More
Opening day ad for Disney's "Song of the South"...
Item #709140
November 27, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 27, 1946
* Opening day movie premiere advertisement for "Song of the South"
* Walt Disney's 1st live-action/animated musical comedy-drama film
* Uncle Remus stories as adapted by Joel Chandler Harris
* Actor James Baskett - "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" song fame
Page 21 has a nice 11 x 9 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day
... See More
* Opening day movie premiere advertisement for "Song of the South"
* Walt Disney's 1st live-action/animated musical comedy-drama film
* Uncle Remus stories as adapted by Joel Chandler Harris
* Actor James Baskett - "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" song fame
Page 21 has a nice 11 x 9 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day
1984 Beverly Hills Cop & U2 concert advertisements...
Item #709132
November 27, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 27, 1984
* "Beverly Hills Cop" action comedy film
* Opening day movie premiere advertisement
* Actors Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold
* U2 - Irish rock band - Bono - The Edge
* "The Unforgettable Fire" album tour
* Radio City Music Hall concert ad (sold out)
Page 57 has a full page advertisement for t... See More
1931 World premiere of Frankenstein...
Item #709032
November 17, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 17, 1931
* Frankenstein about to make it's debut
* Pre Code horror monster film movie
* World Premiere - opening day (2 days away)
* Boris Karloff & Colin Clive
Page 16 has a three photo pictorial with small heading: "A Job of Makeup Is Involved in This" with brief text. And at the bottom of the same page is a 4 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for the ... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #709027
November 23, 1963
Here is a terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
You get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare & extremely desirable ne... See More
Arthur Compton's atomic theory...
Item #708946
November 11, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 11, 1931
* Physicist Arthur Compton
* American Institute of Physics
* Breaking down the atomic nucleus
The front page has a one column heading: "ATOM NUCLEUS SEEN YIELDING TO SCIENCE" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with related photo.
Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with... See More
The Pearl Harbor Committee 1st session...
Item #708925
November 16, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 16, 1945
* Joint Committee 1st session
* Attack on Pearl Harbor - Hawaii
* U.S. Senate Investigation
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "WE KNEW JAPANESE SECRETS 6 MONTHS BEFORE DEC. 7, 1941, PEARL HARBOR DATA SHOW" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition, light crease along the 1st column, generally in gr... See More
1966 New Orleans Saints join NFL...
Item #708912
November 01, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 1, 1966
* New Orleans Saints are born
* National Football League
Page 26 has a two column heading: "New Orleans Ready For Entry in NFL" (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, some tape mending on the front page, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The brainchild of local sports entrepreneur Dave Dixon, who also founded the... See More
1931 World premiere of Frankenstein...
Item #708806
November 18, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 18, 1931
* Frankenstein advertisement
* Pre Code horror monster film movie
* World Premiere - opening day (eve)
* Boris Karloff & Colin Clive
Page 18 has a 6 by 6 inch advertisement for the World Premiere for the film "Frankenstein" on the following day. This movie made it's World premiere in Detroit, 2 days before other cities within the United S... See More
FDR wins a historic 3rd term as president...
Item #708803
November 07, 1940
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 1940
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Historic 3rd term election win
The front page has a banner headline: "Roosevelt Is Easy Winner" with subheads and photos. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular along the spine, generally in good condition. ... See More
The "real" Amityville Horror murders...
Item #708641
November 14, 1974
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Nov. 14, 1974
* The real-life Amityville Horror
* Ronald Joseph ("Butch") DeFeo, Jr.
* Family murders - slayings (1st report)
Page 9 has a three column heading: "Mom, dad, four kids found shot to death" with photo of a Defoe family member being carried out in a body bag. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely ... See More
The Gettysburg Address in a Pennsylvania newspaper...
Item #708573
November 20, 1863
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 20, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
* In a Pennsylvania publication, rare as such
The front page has over two columns taken up with: "The Solemnities At Gettysburg" "Dedication of The Cemetery Of The Heroes" "Oration of Hon. Edward Everett".
As many know,... See More
Suspicion of being "Jack the Ripper"...
Item #708572
November 15, 1888
THE TIMES, London, Nov. 15, 1888
* Jack the Ripper Whitechapel murders
* Killing of Mary Jane Kelly (last victim ?)
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
"Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international ... See More
1931 World premiere of Frankenstein...
Item #708516
November 19, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 19, 1931
* Frankenstein advertisement w/ report
* Pre Code horror monster film movie
* World Premiere - opening day (extremely rare)
* Boris Karloff & Colin Clive
Page 30 has a 6 1/4 by 4 inch advertisement for the World Premiere for the film "Frankenstein" This movie made it's World premiere in Detroit, 2 days before other cities within the... See More
1968 The Beatles: Yellow Submarine opening day ad...
Item #708485
November 14, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 14, 1968
* "The Beatles: Yellow Submarine" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Animated musical fantasy comedy film
Page 48 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of "The Beatles: Yellow Submarine" film (see images) Being a weekly publication, these ads are for the opening day. I suspect... See More
The New York skyline race in 1930.....
Item #708415
November 23, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 12 only, November 23, 1930
* Empire State and Chrysler Buildings under construction
* The race to dominate New York City's skyline ending
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "TWO NEW PEAKS ON MIDTOWN MANHATTAN'S SKYLINE" with subheads and related photo. Coverage on the ongoing race to dominate the New York City skyline bet... See More
1967 THE DOORS early concert advertisement...
Item #708318
November 02, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Nov. 2, 1967
* THE DOORS very early performance ad
* American rock band - Jim Morrison
* Assembly Hall - Hunter Collage (NYC)
Page 22 has a small but early advertisement for "THE DOORS" concert at Hunter Collage in New York City. A school fraternity apparently put on this show. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their wa... See More
1970 Grateful Dead album release...
Item #708257
November 26, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 26, 1970
* Grateful Dead album release advertisement
* "American Beauty" Trucking - Ripple & more
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 49 has a full page advertisement for the release of "American Beauty" music album by the Grateful Dead. Includes a photo of the band. (see imag... See More
The Jimi Hendrix Experience 1968 concert ad...
Item #708230
November 21, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 21, 1968
* The Jimi Hendrix Experience performance
* American guitarist, singer and songwriter
* Philharmonic Hall concert advertisement
* 2nd Quaker City Rock Festival, Philadelphia
Page 34 has a 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for "Jimi Hendrix Experience" concert at the Philharmonic Hall. (see image) This was... See More
The Beatles & Maharishi in 1967...
Item #708220
November 09, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 9, 1967
* Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - The Beatles guru
* Post "More popular than Jesus" remark
* John Lennon - Paul McCartney
* Transcendental Mediation Swami
* New religious movement
The front page has a heading: "What's New in America? Maharishi & Mediation" with related photo. (see images) Lengthy t... See More
1967 THE WHO & The Doors concert advertisements...
Item #708213
November 16, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 16, 1967
* Very early THE WHO - English rock band
* Roger Daltrey - Pete Townsend - Keith Moon
* Village Theatre concert advertisement
* THE DOORS very early performance ad
* American rock band - Jim Morrison
* Assembly Hall - Hunter Collage (NYC)
Page 22 has two advertisements for 2 iconic rock bands. A 3 x 4 inch ad i... See More
1964 comic Lenny Bruce ad and conviction...
Item #708211
November 26, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 26, 1964
* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist ad
* Conviction for obscenity comedy performance
The top of the front page has a heading: "Lenny's Censors on the Couch - p.5"
Page 5 has a heading: "The Bruce Conviction: A View from the Couch" Coverage continues on another page.
wikipedia note... See More
1981 Halloween II (John Carpenter)...
Item #708107
November 14, 1981
METRO/CALENDAR Section only of the Los Angeles Times, November 14, 1981
* Halloween II (John Carpenter) advertisement
Although not the premiere weekend (it's the 3rd weekend), this issue contains a hard-to-find ad for John Carpenter's Halloween II. The ad measures 6 1/2 x 3 inches. Due to its initial limited showing, such ads are uncommon, and perhaps no better issue could be found t... See More
1982 beginning of new-school hip hop rap music...
Item #707692
November 02, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 2, 1982
* Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
* Performance at the Ritz nightclub advertisement
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* DJ Scratching - vinyl record turntable moving
Page 95 has a full page ad for various upcoming performances at the "RITZ" in Manhattan with one of the performers being... See More
Very early Red Hot Chili Peppers 1985 concert ad...
Item #707447
November 05, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 5, 1985
* Red Hot Chili Peppers - American rock band
* Performance at the Ritz nightclub advertisement
* In there infancy - Anthony Kiedis and Flea
Page 118 has an ad for various upcoming performances at the "RITZ" in Manhattan with one of the performers being the "RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS" on Halloween n... See More
Isaac Newton Lewis death... gun inventor...
Item #707395
November 10, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1931
* Isaac Newton Lewis death
* Lewis Gun inventor - WWI era
* Osman Ali Khan & Mahatma Gandhi
Page 25 has a one column heading: "COL. LEWIS, FAMOUS INVENTOR, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Isaac Newton Lewis, United States Army officer and the invenotr of the Lewis Gun.
Other news, sports and adv... See More
Carl B. Stokes... First African-American Mayor of a large U.S. city...
Item #707391
November 08, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 8, 1967
* Carl B. Stokes becomes 1st African-American mayor of a large U.S. city
* Elected mayor of Cleveland, Ohio
* Richard G. Hatcher becomes 1st African American mayor of Gary, Indiana
The front page has a four column heading: "Negroes Record Major Gains" First report coverage on the surprise victories of Carl B. Stokes in the... See More
1982 premiere of "Creepshow" & Pat Benatar concert ads...
Item #707197
November 16, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 16, 1982
* "Creepshow" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* Horror comedy - Stephen King
* Pat Benatar - American singer & songwriter ad
* Woman hard rocker - Madison Square Garden
* "Heartbreaker" "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" fame
Page 61 has a 8 x 6 inch advertisemen... See More
Assassination attempt on Adolph Hitler...
Item #707122
November 10, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1939
* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt
* Bürgerbräukeller beer hall in Munich
* The hunt for suspects in Nazi Germany
The front page has a five column headline: "MAJOR NAZI OFFENSIVE FORECAST" with subheads that include: "Germany Is Tense" "Shocked by Munich Blast, People Now Feel Blow at Britain Is Near" "Ma... See More
World War I has come to an end...
Item #707007
November 11, 1918
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE--EXTRA, Nov. 11, 1918 The bold banner headline says it all: "GREAT WAR ENDS" noting the end of World War I. The banner announcement from Washington notes: "Armistice terms have been signed by Germany, the State departments announced yet 2:45 o'clock this morning. The world war will end this morning at 6 o'clock...The armistice was signed by the Ge... See More
1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy...
Item #706952
November 28, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 28, 1963
* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* Assassin Lee Harvey Oswald
Starting on the front page are a few editorials regarding the recent assassination of John F. Kennedy. Text continues inside. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the first issue published after the assassination. I suspect this to be an extr... See More
1971 Led Zeppelin IV album release ad...
Item #706692
November 11, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 11, 1971
* Led Zeppelin IV album release
* English rock band advertisement
* "Stairway to Heaven" song fame
* Robert Plant - Jimmy Page
Page 39 has a advertisement for the release of the Led Zeppelin IV album. (see images) This album is considered one of the greatest of all-time.
I suspect this to be an extremely r... See More
1980 World premiere of "Raging Bull" film review...
Item #706650
November 18, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 19-25, 1980
* Best "Raging Bull" review w/ ad
* Opening Day movie World premiere
* Jake LaMotta boxing drama film
* Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese
Page 55 has the opening day review for the World premiere of "Raging Bull" film at the Sutton theater in Manhattan the previous week with heading: "Me... See More
1980 Palsmatics w/ Wendy O. Williams nightclub ad...
Item #706565
November 25, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 1980
* Plasmatics w/ singer Wendy O. Williams
* American hardcore punk rock band performance
* The Rock Lounge nightclub advertisement
Page 95 has a 8 x 4 inch advertisement upcoming performances by the "PLASMATICS" at the Rock Lounge in Manhattan. (see images)
wikipedia notes: The Plasmatics were an ... See More
World premiere of "Rocky" (1976)... "Carrie"...
Item #706550
November 22, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Nov. 22, 1976
* "Rocky" World premiere advertisement
* American sports drama film
* Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa
* "Carrie" supernatural horror film
Page 62 has a iconic 6 x 6 inch advertisement: "Rocky" for it's World premiere in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day ad for th... See More
1983 Barbra Streisand's "Yentl" film opening day review...
Item #706496
November 29, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 29, 1983
* "Yentl" starring Barbra Streisand
* Grand Opening Day movie review w/ ad
* Romantic musical drama film
Page 55 has a opening review of the film "YENTL" starring Barbra Streisand with heading: "Yentl Schmentl-Sing Barbra" and related photo.
Page 62 has a nice advertisement for the f... See More
1983 "Star 80" opening day film advertisement...
Item #706480
November 15, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 15, 1983
* "Star 80" starring Mariel Hemingway
* Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Biographical drama film - Bob Fosse
* "Death of a Playmate" - Teresa Carpenter
* Playboy playmate Dorothy Stratten murder
* AC/DC Australian rock band MSG concert ad
Page 49 has a full page advertisement for the o... See More
1976 "ROCKY" boxing movie pre-release review...
Item #706477
November 08, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 8, 1976
* "Rocky" pre-World premiere review
* American sports drama film
* Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa
* 12 days prior to opening day in NYC
The front page has a heading: "The Sylvester Stallone Story 'ROCKY' KOs MOVIE BIZ" with photo of Stallone.
Page 12 has a heading: "Rocky KOs Ti... See More
1984 "A Nightmare on Elm Street" opening day & "The Cure" ads...
Item #706334
November 13, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 13, 1984
* "A Nightmare on Elm Street" advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* Supernatural slasher horror movie
* Actor Robert Englund as Freddy Kruger
* Johnny Depp's 1st feature film debut
* The Cure - English rock cult band ad
* Robert Smith - gothic new wave music
* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan... See More
1973 Billy Joel nightclub performances ad...
Item #706302
November 22, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 22, 1973
* Very early Billy Joel performances
* American singer - songwriter - pianist
* "Piano Man" studio album tour
* Max's Kansas City nightclub advertisement
* The J. Geils Band - American rock band
* Madison Square Garden - MSG concert ad
Page 43 has a nice full page advertisement for "BILLY JOE... See More
Rare movie prop newspaper...
Item #706235
November 04, 1940
COURIER EXPRESS, (no city), Nov. 4, 1940
* Very rare movie prop issue
* Wendell Willkie predicted to defeat Franklin D. Roosevelt
* 1940 Presidential election
We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie, they are quite rare and seldom come on ... See More
1983 Barbra Streisand's "Yentl" film opening day ad...
Item #706137
November 22, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 22, 1983
* "Yentl" starring Barbra Streisand
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Romantic musical drama film advertisement
Page 52 has a full page advertisement for the opening day of the film "YENTL" starring Barbra Streisand. Nice to have in this Greenwich Village publication, the location where her e... See More
The "historic" midterm elections of 1998 - Gray Davis & Barbara Boxer breeze...
Item #706136
November 04, 1998
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, California, Nov. 4, 1998
* Historic midterm election
* 1st in over half-a-century where incumbent picks up seats
The front-page, full-banner heading reads: "Demos romp", with subheads: "Davis, Boxer breeze" and "GOP Loses Ground, Keeps Control In House, Senate". Most pages in this section are focused on the elections. See images for detai... See More
1943 Battle of Makin... Gilbert Islands...
Item #706081
November 22, 1943
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 22, 1943
* Battle of Makin
* Gilbert Islands
* World War II - WWII
* FRONT LEAF ONLY **
The front side has a banner headline: "U.S. INVADES TWO GILBERT ISLANDS; Beach Heads Secured on Jap Strongholds" with subhead. (see images)
Front leaf only (pages 1-2), nice for display as such.... See More
1975 Peter Frampton & Black Sabbath MSG concert ads...
Item #706056
November 17, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 17, 1975
* Peter Frampton & Dave Mason - guitarist singers
* Madison square Garden music concert advertisement
* Black Sabbath - English heavy metal rock band
* "Sabotage" Madison Square Garden advertisement
* Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi w/ Aerosmith concert tour
Page 87 has a nice full page advertisement for &quo... See More
1980 World premiere of "Raging Bull" film ad...
Item #706050
November 11, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 12-18, 1980
* Best "Raging Bull" advertisement
* Opening Day movie World premiere
* Jake LaMotta boxing drama film
* Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese
Page 53 has a great full page advertisement for the World premiere of "Raging Bull" film at the Sutton theater in Manhattan. (see images)
wikipedia notes... See More
1984 "The Killing Fields" opening day & "The Cure" ads...
Item #706048
November 06, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 6, 1984
* The Cure - English rock cult band ad
* Robert Smith - gothic new wave music
* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan concert ad
* "The Killing Fields" advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* British biographical drama film
Page 58 has a full page advertisement for the opening day of the film "The... See More
1872 Mormons to Jerusalem ?...
Item #706024
November 07, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 7, 1872
* Brigham Young's Apostles
* To immigrate to Jerusalem ?
* Mormons - Mormonism
Page 4 has an interesting article with a one column heading: "Mormons Bound For Jerusalem" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
See the displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #705912
November 10, 1720
THE POST-BOY, London, Nov. 10, 1720
* Nice masthead engravings
* Early 18th century original
One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports.
Single sheet, about 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches in nice displayable condition.... See More
1984 Motorhead & Quiet Riot concert advertisement..
Item #705836
November 20, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 20, 1984
* Motorhead - English heavy metal band - Lemmy
* Quiet Riot - American hard rock - Randy Rhoads
* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan concerts advertisement
Page 98 has a 8 1/2 x 3 1/4 inch advertisement for upcoming "Motorhead" and "Quiet Riot" concerts at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. (see images)
... See More
Woodrow Wilson is re-elected President...
Item #705528
November 10, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 10, 1916
* Woodrow Wilson election
* Charles Evans Hughes
The front page has a banner headline: "REPUBLICANS DEMAND RECOUNT" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. 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. Rare as such.
... See More
Move the Mormon capital to Fillmore City?
Item #705271
November 22, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1858 Page 3 includes: "Salt Lake Correspondence" which has various news reports from Utah. One item of discussion is whether the seat of government should be in Fillmore City.
Four pages, small, discrete archival mends in the margins, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Same day report on Kennedy's assassination...
Item #705265
November 22, 1963
THE GREENSBORO RECORD, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 1963
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
The banner headline announces: "SNIPER KILLS KENNEDY" with a few related subheads and a photo of the motorcade. Given this is a same-day report and given the immediacy of getting the issue on the street, the remainder of the issue has more "typical" news of the day.
The complet... See More
Mormon Festival in Williamsburg, New York... California gold...
Item #705263
November 08, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 8, 1858 The front page has: "MORMON FESTIVAL IN WILLIAMSBURG", followed by several paragraphs providing details of the festival which make reference to the singing being of a "good old Methodist tone". See images for details. Also on the front page is: "NEWS FROM CALIFORNIA", which includes an update regarding the gold situati... See More
1973 World Festival of Magic & Occult...
Item #705084
November 29, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 29, 1973
* The World Festival of Magic & Occult
* Occultism - witches spells - witchcraft - tarot
* Clairvoyance - voodoo - telepathy - hypnotism
* Black magic - macabre - witchcraft - black art
* Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden advertisement
Page 72 has a 7 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for: "The World Festival of M... See More
Capitol Pediment artwork of Luigi Persico is completed and unveiled...
Item #705029
November 08, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 8, 1828 Page 4 has a very detailed article on the completion of the carved artwork of Luigi Persico, the artist who created the "Genius of America" pediment which fronts the Capitol building in Washington. It was work in progress from 1825 - 1828 and this report describes the work, beginning: "The scaffolding and shed whic... See More
1961 Norman Mailer's open poem to JFK...
Item #704960
November 23, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 23, 1961
* American Novelist & more Norman Mailer
* Open poem to John F. Kennedy - JFK
Page 4 has a poem headed: "Open Poem To John Fitzgerald Kennedy" which is signed in type: Norman Mailer
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth not... See More
1972 Bette Milder debut album & concert ads...
Item #704942
November 23, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 23, 1972
* Bette Milder - American singer & actress
* "The Driving Miss M" debut album release
* Philharmonic Hall concert advertisement
Page 57 has a nice full page advertisement for the release of Bette Milder's debut album "The Driving Miss M".
Page 63 has a 6 x 3 1/2 inch ad for her concert at... See More
1973 Return to Forever w/ Chick Corea advertisement...
Item #704852
November 15, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 15, 1973
* Return to Forever - jazz fusion band
* Chick Corea - jazz pianist & composer
* Bitter End nightclub performances ad
Page 55 has a full page ad for "Return To Forever featuring Chick Corea" performances at The Bitter End night club in Greenwich Village"
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item b... See More
1973 Richard Nixon impeachment rally advertisement...
Item #704851
November 08, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 8, 1973
* President Richard Nixon impeachment ?
* Manhattan march and rally advertisement
* Emerson, Lake & Palmer concert advertisement
* Progressive rock supergroup - Madison Square Garden
Page 23 has a 9 x 8 inch advertisement for "IMPEACH NIXON MARCH & RALLY" (see image)
Page 71 has a nice full page adv... See More
1972 Grand Funk Railroad MSG concert advertisement...
Item #704839
November 16, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 16, 1972
* Grand Funk (Railroad) concert advertisement
* American rock band - Madison Square Garden
Page 63 has a nice full page advertisement for a "GRAND FUNK" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Th... See More
Earliest newspaper in your collection?
Item #704575
November 09, 1641
NOUVELLES, Paris, France, 11The 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 Renaudot but with influential backing by the powerful Ca... See More
The Fabulous Moolah death... Woman pro wrestler...
Item #704552
November 06, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 6, 2007
* The Fabulous Moolah death w/ photo
* Mary Lillian Ellison - Woman pro wrestler
Page 10 of section B has a heading: "Lillian Ellison, 84; world wrestling hall of fame's first female inductee" with 2 related photos. (see images)
Complete with all sections (70 pages), very nice condition.... See More
Prohibition is void in 1930 ?...
Item #704550
November 17, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 17, 1930
* Prohibition is a failure ?
* Referendum by U.S. lawyers
* re. Eighteenth Amendment
* Nice headline for display
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
The front page has a five column heading: "Say Dry Repeal Would Save Billion" with subheads. (see images)
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of t... See More
1874 Charley Ross kidnapping...
Item #704548
November 18, 1875
THE BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Penn., Nov. 18, 1875
* 4 year old boy - Charley Ross kidnapping - FOUND ?
* 1st American for ransom in U.S. (media coverage)
Page 2 has an report headed: "Charley Ross" "He Is Probably Found At Last..." and more. (see images)
Complete with 4 pages, nice condition.
Paul McCartney Is Dead urban legend lecture ad...
Item #704533
November 06, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 6, 1969
* Roby Yonge lecture ad - American radio DJ
* Paul is dead folktale saga - McCartney
* Urban legend - conspiracy theory - Beatles
Page 28 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "IS PAUL McCARTNEY DEAD OR ALIVE??" lecture by Roby Yonge. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was real... See More
Confederate newspaper...Sherman advancing towards Columbia...
Item #704498
November 01, 1864
THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 1, 1864 A rather rare title and great that it includes the word “Southern”.
The front page is mostly taken up with ads & military notices but the first 1 1/2 columns are taken up with letters of a military nature. More war reporting on page 2 with: "Frightful Carnage" "War News - From Richmond" &... See More
1985 KISS rock band concert Ad...
Item #704476
November 26, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 26, 1985
* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* Madison Square Garden MSG - Manhattan
* "Asylum" album tour w/ Black N' Blued
Page 105 has a 7 x 3 1/4 inch advertisement for a "KISS" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no r... See More
1967 Death of the Hippies mock funeral...
Item #704461
November 30, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 30, 1967
* Death of the Hippies - hippy movement
* Haight-Ashbury mock funeral - S.F.
* End of "The Summer of Love"
Page 3 has a heading: "Autumn in the Haight: Where Has Love Gone" and related notice. (see images) Lengthy report continues on multiples inside pages with 3 related photos.
I suspect this... See More
The Sharkey & Corbett boxing match...
Item #704447
November 23, 1898
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, Nov. 23, 1898 The front page has nearly a full column taken up on the historic boxing match between Tom Sharkey and James Corbett, including illustrations of both.
The one-column heads include: "SHARKEY THE VICTOR" "The despised Sailor Showed Himself A Fighter" "Head Much the Better of Corbett After the First Round" "Was P... See More
Nice article--with photo--on Susan B. Anthony...
Item #704446
November 11, 1902
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, Nov. 11, 1902 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with a nice article on Susan B. Anthony which includes a photo of her.
The article is headed: "Surviving Pioneer" "Susan B. Anthony, Lifelong Fighter For Women's Rights".
Sixteen pages, good condition but given the era the issue should be handled carefully.
Focused on health issues before the Civil War...
Item #704428
November 09, 1831
THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed in the masthead, Philadelphia, Nov. 9, 1831 This title existed for just four years. Mott, in his "A History of American Magazines, 1741 - 1750" notes: "...It aimed to present 'plain precepts in easy style & language for the regulation of all the physical agents necessary to health..... See More
From Germany during the Revolutionary War...
Item #704424
INTELLIGENZ-BLATT [Intelligence Sheet], Leipzig, Germany, Nov. 21, 1778 Above the title, translated, is "Most Privileged".An interesting title from during the American Revolutionary War. I am not aware of American content due to the German text, but given Hessian involvement in the war, some interest in American affairs would be logical.
Eight pages, 9 by 7 inches, very nice con... See More
1971 Women's abortion movement... James Taylor...
Item #704382
November 18, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 18, 1971
* Women's National Abortion Action Coalition, 1971
* Woman's abortion rights march on Washington D.C.
* Before the Roe v. Wade landmark decision
* James Taylor Carnegie Hall concert advertisement
* THE DOORS rock band post Jim Morrison concert ad
Page 41 has a notice for "Abortion is a woman's right&q... See More
1962 Hugh Hefner's Playboy bunnies in training...
Item #704364
November 29, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 29, 1962
* Hugh Hefner - Playboy Club - magazine fame
* Bunnies - bunny rabbit cocktail waitresses in training
The front page has a heading: "Dreams of a Playboy: Bunnies on the Rabbit Run" with 2 related photos. (see images) Lengthy text continues on multiple inside pages.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item beca... See More
Confederate newspaper with a wealth of war reporting...
Item #704318
November 22, 1862
THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 22, 1862 A rather rare title and great that it has the word “Southern”.
The front page is mostly taken up with ads & military notices but it also has: "From Georgia - Reinforcements Arriving--Glorious News" as well as a rousing: "Proclamation From Gen. Beauregard" to the people of Georgia, noting... See More
1965 soul singer James Brown...
Item #704284
November 25, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 25, 1965
* American singer James Brown "Mr. Dynamite"
* Journalist Susan Brownmiller editorial
The top of page 5 has a heading: "James Brown: Knocking 'Em Dead in Bed-Stuy" which is a editorial by Susan Browmiller.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it ... See More
1971 PINK FLOYD concert ad... Frank Zappa film...
Item #704273
November 04, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 4, 1971
* Pink Floyd at Carnegie Hall concert advertisement
* British psychedelic rock group - band performance
* Atom Heart Mother - David Gilmour - Roger Waters
* Frank Zappa's "200 Motels" opening day film ad
Page 45 has a 14 x 3 1/2 advertisement for a "PINK FLOYD" concert at Carnegie Hall. (see im... See More
1965 death of folk singer Peter La Farge...
Item #704270
November 04, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 4, 1965
* Peter La Farge overdose death
* Folk music singer - songwriter
The bottom of the front page has a photo of Peter La Farge with brief text on his unexpected death. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Villag... See More
Signed by Samuel Adams...
Item #704255
November 26, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 26, 1796
* Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts
* 18th century American original addresses
Page 2 has two messages addressed to the state senate concerning a resolution about presidential electors, each signed in type: Samuel Adams.
Other news of the day includes: "Embargo On Genoese Vessels" "Theatrical" and more. Several int... See More
Choosing a location for Congress...
Item #704253
November 23, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1793
* United States Congress
* Choosing a site to build
A page 3 report from Philadelphia notes: "The President of the United States, having summoned the headed of Departments, Chief Justice and other officers of the Government, to meet at Germantown, to advise on the most suitable place for the meeting of Congress; we understand, their deci... See More
Creating the Bank of the United States...
Item #704245
November 02, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1791
* First Bank of the United States creation
Page 3 has a nice report on the opening of the 2nd Congress of the United States, and this is followed by a significant report headed: "National Bank" with details concerning its creation and organization, including the various men chosen as its directors, and noting that: "Thomas W... See More
(3) 1793 George Washington documents...
Item #704184
November 02, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1793
* (3) George Washington documents
Page 2 has an address of the people of Alexandria, Virginia, to the President supporting him in his Proclamation of Neutrality over the conflict between England & France. This is followed by the answer of the President, signed in type: G. Washington.
Then page 2 also has two more document, relating to Fra... See More
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #704167
November 09, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 9, 1795
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
* Much on John Jay Treaty
Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, half of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial d... See More
Full page engraving of the King's heart... Much on the situation in America...
Item #704166
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1762 Perhaps the most intriguing item in this issue is a nice, detailed engraving of the heart of George II, the late king of England who recently died. As the magazine describes it as: "...an anatomical representation of the Heart of his late Majesty, as it appeared upon opening his Body, in the presence of his Majesty's Physicians, e... See More
The colored men of Washington, D.C. make plea to President Lincoln...
Item #704159
November 03, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 3, 1862
* The African American Delegation to Abraham Lincoln
* Free Negroes - black colonization in Washington D.C. ?
The most noteworthy article is found on page 4 headed: "Free Colored Emigrants" which is a letter from free Washington, D.C. blacks to President Abraham Lincoln in which they plead that he follow-through on his promise to provide, ... See More
1967 LSD Acid good or Bad ?... Simon & Garfunkel...
Item #703952
November 03, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 3, 1966
* LSD - lysergic acid diethylamide
* Psychedelic drug - acid or lucy
* Forum on the benefits & bad affects
* Dr. Timothy Leary - psychiatrist
* Simon and Garfunkel with photo
Page 14 has a heading: "LSD Forum: Why Take the Trip?" Lengthy text continues on multiple pages.
Page 19 has a small heading: &qu... See More
1935 China Clipper trans-pacific airmail flight...
Item #703944
November 23, 1935
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, November 23, 1935
* China Clipper airplane flight (during)
* 1st Trans-Pacific airmail commercial service
The front page has a seven column headline: "CLIPPER SHIP NEARS HALFWAY MARK" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Coverage on the successful maiden flight of the first airmail commercial flight across the Pacific Ocean.
Complete with 24... See More
1908 Standard Oil Co....
Item #703942
November 10, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 10, 1908
* Standard Oil Company court case
* Monopoly ? Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "GOVERNMENT LOSES STANDARD OIL CASE" 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 fragile from ... See More
Charles II offers a pardon in the Popish Plot investigation...
Item #703910
November 03, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 3, 1679
* Popish Plot (to kill King Charles II) pardon ?
This issue has two items concerning the curious Popish Plot, the fabricated scheme accusing Catholics of plotting the assassination of King Charles II.
Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with a Royal Proclamation by the king pardon to those providing information in the Popish... See More
1968 Janis Joplin concert & Nico album ads...
Item #703879
November 07, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 7, 1968
* Big Brother and the Holding Company
* Janis Joplin concert advertisement
* Westchester County Center - White Plains
* NICO "The Marble Index" album release ad
Page 32 has a 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 nice advertisement for "Big Brother & The Holding Co. Featuring Janis Joplin" concert at the Westcheste... See More
1966 Richard Pryor stand-up comedian ad...
Item #703827
November 10, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 10, 1966
* Richard Pryor - stand-up comedian & actor
* Considered by many the best of all time
* Very early performance ad in NYC night club
* Cafe Au Go Go in Greenwich Village NYC
Page 21 has a variety of performance advertisements at local night clubs and cafes with one for a "Richard Pryor" appearance at the C... See More
1964 comic Lenny Bruce guilty of obs
Item #703781
November 12, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 12, 1964
* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist
* Conviction for obscenity comedy performance
The front page has a heading: "Court Says No to Bruce, He Must See Psychiatrist" (see images)
wikipedia notes: In April 1964, he appeared twice at the Cafe Au Go Go in Greenwich Village, with undercover police dete... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #703736
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* From the city where it happened
A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of &q... See More
1972 Sly and the Family Stone MSG concert ad...
Item #703734
November 02, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 2, 1972
* Sly and the Family Stone Concert advertisement
* Psychedelic soul band at Madison Square Garden
* 1st major racially integrated & mixed gender group
Page 64 has a 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch ad for "Sly & the Family Stone" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare i... See More
1922 Spangler, Pennsylvania mining disaster...
Item #703465
November 07, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 7, 1922
* Spangler, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
* Reilly No. 1 coal mine explosion disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RESCUE 29 OF 100 TRAPPED BY BLAST IN ALLEGHENY MINE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning, small library stamp within the masthead, generally nice.... See More
1975 Black Sabbath concert tour ad...
Item #703412
November 03, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 3, 1975
* Black Sabbath - English heavy metal rock band
* "Sabotage" Madison Square Garden advertisement
* Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi w/ Aerosmith concert tour
Page 89 has a nice full page advertisement for the "Black Sabbath" concert at Madison Square Garden (Dec. 3)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare ... See More
1975 Black Sabbath concert tour ad...
Item #703283
November 10, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 10, 1975
* Black Sabbath - English heavy metal rock band
* "Sabotage" Madison Square Garden advertisement
* Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi w/ Aerosmith concert tour
* American singer songwriter - Bob Dylan in his prime
Page 92 has a 7 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for the Black Sabbath concert at Madison Square Garden (Dec... See More
1975 Peter Frampton MSG concert advertisement...
Item #703141
November 24, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 24, 1975
* Peter Frampton - guitarist, singer & songwriter
* Madison square Garden music concert advertisement
* "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" World premiere
* American psychological drama film - movie
Page 105 has a nice full page advertisement for "FRAMPTON" concert at Madison Square Garden. (... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...
Item #703100
November 03, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 3, 1684
* 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, measurin... See More
Prohibition is void in 1930 ?...
Item #703081
November 11, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1930
* Prohibition is a failure ?
* Referendum by U.S. lawyers
* re. Eighteenth Amendment
* Nice headline for display
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PLAN NEW TEST FOR DRY LAW" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities bor... See More
China Clipper trans-pacific airmail flight ends...
Item #703075
November 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 30, 1935
* China Clipper airplane flight ends in success
* 1st Trans-Pacific airmail commercial service
The front page has one column headings that include: "CLIPPER TRIMMED SCHEDULED TIME" "Reached Manila From Alameda in 59 Hours 47 Mins., Instead of 60 Set, Musick Says" "Ship In Peril At Landing" and more. (see) Lengthy text conti... See More
Johnny Appleseed - Swedenborgian missionary... West Indies...
Item #702926
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, Nov., 1871 The issue has a 7-page article regarding the beloved Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), the Swedenborgian missionary, headed: "Johnny Appleseed - A Pioneer Hero", which features multiple illustrations.Also within the issue is: "A New England Village"; "Rambles in the West Indies"; and more.
Complete in 150... See More
Dramatic report of JFK's 1963 assassination...
Item #702796
November 22, 1963
THE MIAMI NEWS, Florida, Nov. 22, 1963
* Terrific issue for display
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
I believe this to be an "extra" edition put out very quickly to announce: "KENNEDY IS DEAD ! " "Felled By Assassin In Dallas" in huge letters on the front page, as the pagination is odd. There are 8 pages total which is likely all this edition had, but ... See More
1972 Patti Smith performace listing....
Item #702787
November 09, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 9, 1972
* Early Patti Smith performance listing
* American singer songwriter - poet
* Mercer Arts Center - Grand Central Hotel
Page 63 has a listing for "MAC" with a list of performers. One of the performers was a young Patti Smith. Her name is listed twice here in small lettering. (see images)
I suspect this to be an... See More
1935 Death of Billy Sunday...
Item #702712
November 07, 1935
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Nov. 7, 1935
* Billy Sunday death (1st report)
* Baseball player & evangelist
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "BILLY SUNDAY DIES AT 72 OF HEART ATTACK" with subheads and photo. (see images)
Complete with 20+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes and a little wear along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Lewis and Clark begin their epic Voyage of Discovery...
Item #702702
November 26, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Nov. 26, 1803 (at a slightly reduced price)
* Lewis and Clark Expedition begins
* Louisville, Kentucky - Ohio River
Page 2 has several items concerning the recent Louisiana Purchase, but certainly the most significant is a report from Louisville noting: "Capt. Clark, and Mr. Lewis, have left this place in the prosecution of th... See More
1976 movie "Carrie" opening review...
Item #702665
November 29, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 29, 1976
* Grand Opening movie premiere review
* "CARRIE" supernatural Horror film
* Actress Sissy Spacek as Carrie White
The top of page 53 has a photo of Carrie White covered blood during the stage scene with heading "Never Torture a Wallflower" (see images) This was a review of the film shortly after it&#... See More
Serial killer Velma Barfield execution...
Item #702644
November 03, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1984
* American killer Margie Velma Barfield
* 1st Woman executed after resumption of capital punishment
* First Woman execution by lethal injection
* Central Prison - Raleigh, North Carolina
The top of page 7 has a three column heading: "Woman Executed in North Carolina" with photo. (see images) Related article on the same page.
Complete with 32 pag... See More
1977 Rock band "Queen" MSG ad...
Item #702482
November 14, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 14, 1977
* "Queen" North America concert tour
* "News of the World Tour" advertisement
* Madison Square Garden performances
* Ronnie Van Zant editorial by Robert Christgau
* re. Lynyrd Skynyrd rock band airplane crash
Page 93 has a 7 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for: "QUEEN" concert at Madiso... See More
A.B. Frost prints... Color Ivory Soap advertisment...
Item #702379
November 12, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1898 Full ftpg. by A.B. Frost shows a man having fallen off his bicycle. Doublepage centerfold: 'With our Troops in the Philippines--Before & After the Fall of Manila'. Halfpg: 'In & About Havana'. Displayable A.B. Frost hunting print: 'Rail Shooting' shows shooting a bird from a boat. Also includes a full page... See More
1983 AC/DC Concert & Motley Crue album ads...
Item #702307
November 08, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 8 1983
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Second performance at Madison Square Garden
* "Flick of the Switch" album Tour
* Motley Crue "Shout at the Devil" album ad
* Star 80 - Dorothy Stratten opening day movie ad
Page 73 has a 5 x 3 inch advertisement for the performance of "AC/DC" at Ma... See More
Babi Yar Jewish massacres... Kyiv, Ukraine...
Item #702078
November 17, 1943
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Nov. 17, 1943
* Babi Yar gulley massacres
* Kiev - Kyiv, Ukraine
* Jewish - Jews genocide
* German campaign on Soviet Union
The front page has a one column heading: "Nazis Salvaged Jews' Clothes Before Slaying" (see images) These massacres took place a little over 2 years earlier but this is when it was first discovered and made public.
Complete wi... See More
From Mauch Chunk, now Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania...
Item #702048
November 08, 1830
LEHIGH PIONEER & MAUCH CHUNK COURIER, Mauch Chunk [present-day Jim Thorpe], Pennsylvania, Nov. 8, 1830 The masthead notes: "A Week Miscellany--Devoted To Internal Improvement, Literature, Science, Domestic and Foreign News".
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 12 1/4 inches, great condition.
The Apache War in Arizona...
Item #702035
November 08, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Nov. 8, 1879
* Apache Wars in the Southwest
* United States Army
The front page has: "The Apache War", with subhead "Victorious Band Overtaken and Whipped in Mexico by Major Morrow's Command" - being a derailed report from Tucson.
Four pages, some archival strengthening at the margins, a bit fragile but in nice condition.
... See More
First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...
Item #701953
November 22, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963 Serious collectors always try to obtain historic newspapers from the city where the event happened. For JFK's assassination that would be a Dallas newspaper.
Of the two newspapers which published in Dallas in 1963 only the TIMES HERALD reported the assassination on the same day it happened--November 22--and only in their 2nd and 3rd edit... See More
Texas Guinan police raid... queen of the night clubs...
Item #701925
November 12, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 12, 1929
* Texas Guinan police raid
* 'Club Royale' & more night clubs
* "Queen of the night clubs" - actress
* Prohibition era speakeasy fame
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "Tex Guinan Gives Drys Big Hand In Night Club Raid" with subhead. (see images) I suspect this to be a ... See More
Kennedy's assassination, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #701835
November 22, 1963
THE EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
* From our nation's capital
The banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT IS KILLED BY SNIPER IN TEXAS" with two large photos, one: "President Kennedy lies slumped in the back seat of a limousine...".
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
This is t... See More
Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" premier ad and review...
Item #701812
November 10, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 10, 1991 (Calendar section)
* Full pg. ad for animated movie, "Beauty and the Beast"
* "Cape Fear", "Billy Bathgate", and more.
This Calendar Section has both a full-page ad for the opening weekend of Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast feature length film as well as a full-page article (pg. 3) titled: "Building a Magical ... See More
1931 World premiere review of Frankenstein...
Item #701806
November 20, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Nov. 20, 1931
* World Premiere - opening day review (extremely rare)
* Frankenstein movie advertisement
* Pre Code horror monster film movie
* Boris Karloff & Colin Clive
The top of page 12 has a six column heading for the World Premiere review for the film "Frankenstein": "'Frankenstain' Premiere Draws Curious Throng" This mo... See More
Franklin Roosevelt wins a never-to-be-equaled 4th presidential election...
Item #701697
November 08, 1944
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass, Nov. 8, 1944
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* 4th presidential election victory
The banner headline proclaims: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WINNER" with subhead and photo. (see images) Nice for display. This was his 4th presidential election victory, a later change in the Constitution would make this an unprecedented event.
Complete with 8 pages, l... See More
1961 Judy Collins night club ad...
Item #701599
November 09, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 9, 1961
* Judy Collins - American singer - songwriter - musician
* The Bitter End (1st yr.) - Greenwich Village coffeehouse
* Very early career advertisement where she started out
* Year of her very first debut studio album (22 years old)
Page 14 has a 5 x 4 inch advertisement for "The Bitter End" on Bleecker Street with perfo... See More
1962 Bill Cosby stand up comedian act ad....
Item #701577
November 15, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 15, 1962
* Bill Cosby - stand up comedian comic - actor
* The Gaslight Cafe - Greenwich Village coffeehouse
* Very early career advertisement where he started out
* With Tom Paxton - American folk singer - songwriter
The bottom of page 14 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for "The Gaslight Cafe" with performances that night by Bi... See More
Wright Brothers Monument 1932 dedication...
Item #701537
November 20, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 20, 1932
* Wright Brothers Monument dedication
* Kitty Hawk, North Carolina National Memorial
* Big Kill Devil Hill - Orville Wright present
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "SHAFT TO WRIGHTS DEDICATED IN STORM" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, otherwise in great condit... See More
Actor River Phoenix death in a L.A. paper...
Item #701280
November 01, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 1, 1993
* Actor River Phoenix death
* Explorers - Stand by Me
* Hollywood movies - films
The front page has a one column heading: "River Phoenix Collapses, Dies; Actor War 23" with photo. (see images) First report coverage continues inside. Great to have the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all sections (80+... See More
1961 Hugh Hefner's letter to the editor...
Item #701216
November 09, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 9, 1961
* Hugh Hefner - Playboy magazine fame
* New Orleans Playboy Club & segregation
* His letter to the editor assailing the laws
Page 2 has a letter to the editor from Hugh Hefner headed "From Playboy's Hugh Hefner" complaining about the segregation laws in New Orleans affecting his Playboy Club there. This club jus... See More
Four documents signed by George Washington... Significant pronouncement by Franklin on slavery...
Item #701210
November 25, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 25, 1789 It contains: An Address to the Public" by Benjamin Franklin as President of the: "Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and the Relief of Free Negroes, Unlawfully Held in Bondage".
This is an extremely noteworthy address as it is Franklin's strongest moral statement on the subject of slavery.
Fr... See More
Yellow Fever epidemic in 1873 Memphis...
Item #701204
November 01, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 1, 1873
* Yellow fever - jack outbreak
* Memphis, Tennessee epidemic
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "AFFLICTED MEMPHIS" with subhead. (see images) Text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1671...
Item #701195
November 20, 1671
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 20, 1671
* 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
1st ever tank battle... World War I...
Item #701180
November 22, 1917
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Penn., November 22, 1917.
* Battle of Cambrai, France
* 1st ever major tank battle
* World War I - WWI
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "BRITISH ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE TAKEN THE VILLAGE OF FONTAINE IN NEW OFFENSIVE" with subhead. (see) Coverage on what is considered the first successful tank battle which occurred during the Batt... See More
1942 Eddie Rickenbacker found alive....
Item #701177
November 14, 1942
HERALD EXPRESS, WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, November 14, 1942
* Eddie Rickenbacker found alive
* American World War I airplane fighter ace
* Adrift at sea for 24 days
The front page has great banner headline: "SAVE RICKENBACKER, 5 OTHERS FROM SEA" with subhead. Pictorial and banner heading on page 3. And more on page 4. First report coverage on the rescue of Captain Eddie Rickenbacke... See More
Washington's Farewell Address to the army...
Item #701133
November 08, 1783
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Nov. 22, 1783 Taking over a full column on page 1 and a bit of page 2 is the historic document headed: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States" and datelined "Rocky Hill, near Princeton, Nov. 2, 1783". This document remains one of the more desirable from the Revolutionar... See More
Capture of Ethan Allen, and so much more...
Item #701119
November 24, 1775
NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Nov. 24, 1775
* Ethan Allen captured
* American Revolutionary War
The front page has a bit noting: "...letter from General Burgoyne at Boston wherein he says that 20,000 men would be a feeble reinforcement to the army there, in their present situation." Page 2 has various tidbits relating to the war, a few including: "... See More
Battle of Metz... George S. Patton...
Item #701097
November 18, 1944
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Nov. 18, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* Battle of Metz, Nazi Germany
* Lorraine Campaign - World War II
The front page has a banner headline: "BIG ALLIED DRIVE GAINING; PATTON SMASH NEARS SAAR" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and a little wear along the margins, irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
1961 Cafe Bizzare photo...
Item #701010
November 30, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 30, 1961
* Cafe Bizarre in Greenwich Village photo
The front page has a photo showing the outside of Cafe Bizarre in Greenwich Village with brief text. (see images) This was a folk nightclub where Andy Warhol first met the Velvet Underground and became their manager. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no r... See More
Anti-Vietnam War march on Washington D.C...
Item #700979
November 20, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 20, 1969
* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam
* March on Washington D.C.
* Massive demonstration - teach-in
The front page has a heading: "A Half Million March For an Audience of One" with 3 related photos. (see images) First report coverage on the March on Washington D.C. to End the War in Vietnam. I suspect this to b... See More
Death of Commodore Barron... "West Florida" to be a separate state...
Item #700951
November 09, 1810
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1810 Page 3 has a black-bordered report of the death of Commodore Samuel Barron. Then a report: "West Florida" concerning a convention at Baton Rouge, relating to governmental items which includes; "A Proclamation" beginning: "The several districts of West Florida having been declared a free and independent state...&q... See More
Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion.,..
Item #700858
November 01, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Nov. 1, 1746
* Era of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Rare 18th century publication
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, wit... See More
The Quasi War with France... Praising the American Navy...
Item #700836
November 13, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 13, 1798 Page
5 has a report headed: "Capture Of A French Frigate By An American Frigate" which is on: "...the capture of a French frigate of 28 guns off Charlestown [Charleston] Bar, by the American frigate the Constellation of 48 guns, Capt. Cluxton [sic: Truxton]..." taken: "...without firing a shot. No country in the worl... See More
On the French & Indian War: French have to abandon Louisbourg...
Item #700798
November 23, 1759
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 23, 1759 From during the French & Indian War with page 2 containing a related item noting: "...In consequence of the taking of Louisbourg, upwards of 20,000 French people, who were settled in different sorts of trade & business in the country round about have been sent away & several small towns...have been demolished...".
... See More
Red Grange signs w/ the 1925 Chicago Bears...
Item #700781
November 23, 1925
THE OMAHA DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, November 23, 1925
* Red Grange - Galloping Ghost
* Illinois Fighting Illini - College football
* Chicago Bears signing - NFL
The sport's section (page 7) has a two column heading: "Grange Signs to Play With Bears on Thanksgiving" (see images) First report coverage on the famous Illinois running back signing with the Chicago Bears just after pla... See More
George Christy, of the Christy Minstrels...
Item #700690
November 25, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 25, 1854 A title much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. The masthead features a very decorative engraving of Boston Harbor.
Perhaps the most notable prints are the 3 on the back page, with an ar... See More
Wonderful 1729 handwritten document from Massachusetts Bay...
Item #700615
November 19, 1729
An early colonial document concerning the sale of a parcel of land in Massachusetts. It begins: "To all People to whom this...shall come greeting to: Know you that we Joseph Keith, Samuel Keith and John Keith all of Bridgwater in the County of Plymouth within his majesties province of Massachusetts Bay in New England, for and in consideration of..." with various details on the money... See More
The minting of Gold Half Eagles... 1820...
Item #700613
November 25, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1820
* Gold Half Eagles - coins
* United States Mint
Featured is a nice report on the United States Mint going to mint half eagle coins in gold. See images for details.
Additional articles provide news from various regions throughout America, and include political reporting.
Complete in 16 pages, 9 3/4 by 6 1/4 inches, nice condition.... See More
"Black Friday's" 1st appearance in the NYT...
Item #700569
November 24, 1975
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 24, 1975
* 1st mention of "Black Friday" in the NYT
Pages 21 & 23 contain coverage of the Army Navy game with an article in which the New York Times links Thanksgiving and the Army Navy Game via Black Friday. "Philadelphia police and bus drivers call it 'Black Friday' - that day each year between Thanksgiving Day and the Army-Navy game.&nbs... See More
1943 Bombing of Rabaul...
Item #700545
November 13, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 13, 1943
* Bombing of Rabaul -New Britain
* Bougainville campaign - Allied forces
* Carrier and land-based airplanes
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RIP 15 JAPANESE WARSHIPS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes ... See More
Kennedy shot...
Item #700541
November 23, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* Lee Harvey Oswald as a suspect (early)
The front page features a banner headline: "NATION MOURNS SLAIN PRESIDENT; Pro-Red Texan Suspect in Assassination; Johnson Takes Oath, Pledges to Do Best" with subheads and 3 related photos. (se images)
Complete 42 pages, minor spine wear, nice con... See More
Battle of Fort DuQuesne...
Item #700465
November 07, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 7, 1758 Over one-third of the front page has a very nice account of the historic Battle of Fort DuQuesne, site of present-day Pittsburgh, which includes: "A List of Officers and Soldiers Missing from the Action near fort Du Quesne, Sept. 14, 1758". George Washington led the Virginia soldiers in this battle, although he is not mentioned in this ar... See More
Battle of Fort Frontenac...
Item #700463
November 02, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 2, 1758
* Fort Frontenac captured
* French and Indian War
The back page has a very nice letter: "...from an officer in one of the provincial regiments in America...dated Albany, Sept. 15" which begins: "You will hear from many hands the successful blow struck against the French interest in America by the taking of Cadaraque, or (as th... See More
Rare advertisements for the antiwar march on Washington D.C...
Item #700439
November 13, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 13, 1969
* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam
* March on Washington D.C. advertisements
* Massive demonstration - teach-in
Page 29 has a full page advertisement for the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam. Page 31 has a similar advertisement for this massive demonstration.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newsp... See More
Jefferson's books purchased by the Library of Congress... The capital rebuilds...
Item #700374
November 04, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 4, 1815 Inside: "Books--Jefferson's Library" concerning his private collection purchased by the Library of Congress to act as its foundation following its destruction by the British during the War of 1812.
It includes in part: "...The obliging & liberal manner in which Mr. Jefferson allowed us the free use of his library as ... See More
Anwar Sadat to recognize Israel as a nation...
Item #700363
November 20, 1977
THE NEW YOK TIMES, Nov. 20, 1977
* Egypt to recognize Israel
* Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
* Israeli-Palestine peace process
The front page has a banner headline: "SADAT ARRIVES TO WARM WELCOME IN ISRAEL; SAYS HE HAS SPECIFIC PROPOSALS FOR PEACE" with subheads and 3 related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete with 76 pages, good condition.... See More
FDR responsible for Pearl Harbor attack ?...
Item #700309
November 20, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 20, 1945
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* Responsible for the attack on Pearl Harbor ?
The front page has a interesting banner headline: "'F.D.R. KEPT NAVY IN HAWAII'" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Supposedly President Roosevelt was warned about a possible attack by Japan but ignored it.
Complete with 38 pages, light to... See More
The "Intelligent Voter"...
Item #700303
November 02, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, November 2, 1875 The entire front page is a graphic illustration: "THE GRAPHIC'S ADVICE TO THE INTELLIGENT VOTER." While dripping with sarcasm, the cartoon clearly expressed the early frustration regarding the potential impact of an uninformed electorate.
Other prints within: "Our Soldiers, Past And Future" and "The City of New Bedfo... See More
King Ibn Saud & the Palestine situation....
Item #700278
November 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 21, 1945
* Ibn Saud statement
* King of Saudi Arabia
* Palestine - Jews & Arabs
Page 6 has a one column heading: "IBN SAUD CAUTIONS LONDON ON ZIONISM" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day shortly after World War II. Complete in 36 pages, rag edition, nice condition.... See More
Is Jesse James dead or alive?
Item #700277
November 08, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 8, 1879
* Outlaw Jesse James
* False death report
Page 4 has: "The United Bandits" which is a follow-up to a report that Jesse James had been killed. One bit notes: "...has before, fully satisfied that a struggle had taken place...No traces of blood could be seen, however & nothing was learned of the disposition of the remains of the ... See More
Two full page Thanksgiving prints... Nice portrait of Charles Dickens...
Item #700269
November 30, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1867 This issue has several desirable prints: The front page has:" 'The Soldier's Friend' - An Incident in General Grant's Life", with a related article. The inside contains: "Thanksgiving--A Thanksgiving Dinner Among the Puritans" along with: "Thanksgiving--A Thanksgiving Dinner Among Their Descendants", a... See More
World premiere of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"...
Item #700265
November 21, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Nov. 21, 1977
* "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" movie
* Opening day - World premiere advertisement
* Science fiction film - Steven Spielberg - Richard Dreyfuss
Page 45 has a iconic 10 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement: "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the o... See More
Virginius Affair... Cuba...
Item #700264
November 13, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1873
* Virginius Affair - executions
* Ten Years' War
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "CAPTURE OF THE VIRGINIUS" "Particulars Of the Chase And Seizure" "MASSACRE OF THE CREW" "Capt. Fr, The Seaman, And Others Shot On The 8th Inst." and more. Lengthy text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title... See More
Ronald Reagan is re-elected President...
Item #700229
November 07, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 7, 1984
* Incumbent Ronald Reagan landslide win
* 1984 United States presidential election
The front page has a banner headline that reads: "REAGAN THE APPARENT VICTOR; G.O.P. HEADS FOR GAINS IN HOUSE" with subheads and a few related photos. (see images)
Complete with 56 pages, address label within the masthead, light toning along the central f... See More
Anwar Sadat to recognize Israel as a nation...
Item #700192
November 20, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 20, 1977
* Egypt to recognize Israel
* Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
* Israeli-Palestine peace process
The front page has a headline: "Israel Euphoric as Sadat Arrives---With Peace Plan" with subhead and 3 related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, nice condition.... See More
Anwar Sadat to recognize Israel as a nation...
Item #700191
November 18, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 18, 1977
* Egypt to recognize Israel
* Anwar Sadat to visit Jerusalem
* Israeli-Palestine peace process
The front page has a banner headline: "Israelis Cheer Egyptians" with subhead and related photo. (see images) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, nice condition.... See More
Death of George Meade... Gettysburg fame...
Item #700184
November 08, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 8, 1872
* General George Gordon Meade
* American Civil War General
* Battle of Gettysburg hero
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "THE DEAD HERO OF GETTYSBURG" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, good condition.
Death of Jenny Lind... The 'fighting Indians'...
Item #700159
November 10, 1887
GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 1887
* Jenny Lind death
* Swedish Nightingale
* Opera singer
The top of the front page has: "The Death of Jenny Lind" "A Brief Life Sketch of the World-Famed Songstress" which includes an illustration of her.
Also on the ftpg: "THE FIGHTING INDIANS" "A Brief Skirmish And A Dead Sword-Bearer" "The... See More
19th century NYFD & firefighting science...
Item #700125
November 15, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 15, 1872
* New York city Fire Department
* Using science as a retardant
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "SCIENCE VS. FIRE" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up about 4 full columns.
Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
The Boston Barrel Tragedy... Charles River murder...
Item #700111
November 08, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 8, 1872
* The Boston Barrel Tragedy
* Abijah Ellis murder mystery
* Charles River - Massachusetts
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "MURDER AND MUTILATION" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
The great Boston fire of 1872...
Item #700108
November 10, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 10, 1872
* The great Boston Fire (1st report)
* One of most costly fires in U.S. history
Page 5 has nice one column headings: "BOSTON IN FLAMES" "Fearful Conflagration in the Bay State Capital" "The Business Portion Burned" & much more. (see images)
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"...
Item #700106
November 26, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Nov. 26, 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: "Desperate Naval Engagement Between the Bon Homme Richard and Serapis".
Among prints within are... See More
Warrant for Susan B. Anthony's arrest...
Item #700089
November 16, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 16, 1872
* Susan B. Anthony arrest warrant
* Women's suffrage movement leader
* Illegal voting in Rochester, New York
Page 3 has a brief and somewhat discrete report with small heading: "Susan B. Anthony In Trouble" with subhead. She would be arrested two days later.
Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Following the examp... See More
Thanksgiving Day, 1945... The 1945-6 "Strike Wave"...
Item #700067
November 22, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 22, 1945
* Thanksgiving Day edition
* Great front-page graphic
* The 1945-6 workers strike-wave
The front page has the banner headline: "U.S. ACTS IN 2 BIG STRIKES", followed by a related article. This most prominent feature is the large, color, Thanksgiving-themed illustration of the front page. Other news of the day, sports, and advertising are found... See More
1977 Los Angeles crime family indictments...
Item #700016
November 23, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 23, 1977
* Los Angeles crime family indictments
The front page has a banner headline: "Reputed Mobsters Indicted" with lead-in: "FBI Sets Up Dummy Porno Firm" and subhead. (see images) Members of the Los Angeles crime family that were indicted include Michael Rizzitello, Jimmy the Weasel and more.
Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, minor mar... See More
Hail Flutie... Miracle in Miami...
Item #700008
November 24, 1984
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 24, 1984
* Boston College Eagles vs. Miami Hurricanes
* Quarterback Doug Flutie & WR Gerald Phelan
* Iconic Hail Mary Pass for the winning touchdown
* "Hail Flutie" "Miracle in Miami" - Orange Bowl
The top of page 14 has a heading that reads: "Flutie Pass Tops Miami by 47-45" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, address ... See More
Jeff Davis on the state of the Confederacy...
Item #700004
November 15, 1864
THE SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES, New York, Nov. 15, 1864
* Rebel President Jefferson Davis
* State of the Confederacy address
Beginning on page 2 and ending on page 3 is: "Jeff. Davis' Message--A Review of the Situation of the Confederacy--Arming Negroes Condemned--Atlanta & Richmond Not Vital Points".
This is a very lengthy address from when hopes were fading for the Confede... See More
Lacrosse... Yellowstone National Park... Mining in Colorado...
Item #700001
November 10, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 10, 1883 The entire front page is a nice portrait of: "Lieut. General Philip Henry Sheridan".
Inside has a very nice, full page print by A. B. Frost captioned: "Still-Hunting The Moose" and another full page: "The Geysers of the Upper Basin, Yellowstone National Park" which includes 11 vignettes, each captioned. A half page s... See More
Anwar Sadat recognizes Israel as a nation...
Item #699939
November 22, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 22, 1977
* Egypt recognizes Israel
* Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
* Successful meeting w/ Menahem Begin
* Israeli-Palestine peace process
The front page has a two column headline: "'No More War,' Sadat, Begin Say" with various subheads and 2 related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete 1st section only with 32 pages, nice condition.... See More
Anwar Sadat recognizes Israel as a nation...
Item #699938
November 21, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 21, 1977
* Egypt recognizes Israel
* Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
* Successful meeting w/ Menahem Begin
* Israeli-Palestine peace process
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SADAT ACCEPTS ISRAEL AS A NATION; Begin Opens Borders to Egypt; but Deadlock Remains" with various subheads and two related photos. Much more inside.
Complete 1st section onl... See More
Steve Biko death... South African activist...
Item #699935
November 16, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 16, 1977 T
* Steve Biko's death described
* South African activist
* Anti-apartheid campaign
* Black Consciousness Movement
he front page has a banner headline: "Biko's Last Ride--700 Miles" with subhead. (see images) He died under suspicious circumstances about 2 months prior.
Complete 1st section with 28 pages, nice condition.... See More
1977 Michigan Wolvernies vs. Ohio State Buckeyes...
Item #699934
November 20, 1977
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Nov. 20, 1977
* Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
* NCAA college football rivalry game w/ photos
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "Woody's the Aggressor but Michigan Wins on Points" with subhead: "106,024 See Wolverines Earn Rose Bowl Trip, 14-6" and two related photos. (see images)
Much ... See More
United States recognizes USSR in 1933...
Item #699916
November 18, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 18, 1933
* United States recognizes the Soviet Union
* Russia - USSR (1st report)
* Franklin D. Roosevelt establishes relations
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "United States Recognizes Russia but Leaves Debt Issue Unsettled; Bullitt Is Appointed Ambassador" with subheads and related photo. (see images) First report coverage ... See More
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