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Item #725404THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 1, 1975
* Early Marshall Applewhite & Bonnie Nettles
* Heaven's Gate - new religious movement - cult
* Two witnesses of Revelation ? UFO religion
* Black Sabbath - English heavy metal rock band
* "Sabotage" Madison Square Garden advertisement
* Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi w/... Read full description -
Item #725401THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 16, 1967
* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico
* Before their first album was released (March 12)
* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance
Page 29 has a 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for a "NICO" gig at the newly opened "Electric Circus" in Greenwich Village.... Read full description -
Item #725400THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 1, 1966
* American musician - guitarist Frank Zappa
* "The Mothers of Invention" rock band (early)
* Timothy Leary - Allen Ginsberg - Ralph Metzer
* Psychedelic celebration at Village Theatre
The front page has a photo of Frank Zappa with a page 32 editorial on the first New... Read full description -
Item #725399THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 5, 1979
* Plasmatics w/ singer Wendy O. Williams (early)
* American hardcore punk rock band performance
* Max's Kansas City nightclub advertisement
Page 86 has a 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement upcoming performances by the "PLASMATICS" at Max' Kansas City nightclub in... Read full description -
Item #725398THE OHIO SPY, Springfield, December, 1877 This is a product of the amateur press, an avocation for amateur printers which was popular in the latter part of the 19th century. They were typically small in size and short-lived.
Four pages, 7 1/4 by 10 1/4 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #725397THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 1, 1978
* "The Last Waltz" a Martin Scorsese film - movie
* "The Band" farewell & others concert documentary
* Opening Day - World Premiere advertisement in NYC
* Elvis Costello - Palladium nightclub NYC concert hall ad
The back page has a full page advertisement for the World... Read full description -
Item #725396NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 22, 1875 Page 2 has two columns taken up with: "MOODY AND SANKEY" "A Wonderful Beginning in the New Field".
This is on Dwight L. Moody, a notable American evangelist, and Ira D. Sankey, an American gospel singer and composer, known for his long association with Dwight L. Moody in a series of religious... Read full description -
Item #725394THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 9, 1666 Not only is this a very early issue of the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world (it started in 1665) but the bottom of the back page has an account of the week's death toll from the Great Plague which was ravaging much of Europe at that time.... Read full description -
Item #725393Pages taken away from the THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 14, 1991
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Madison Square Garden performance
* "Razors Edge" album Tour at MSG
* Brian Johnson - Angus & Malcolm Young
* PAGES 71-72 & 81-82 ONLY *****
Page 71 has a great full page advertisement... Read full description -
Item #725392A COLLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HUSBANDRY AND TRADE, London, June 25, 1697 This is one of the more uncommon titles from the 17th century we have had the pleasure to offer, with the content relating much to the title. The back page has a large chart showing prices of various grains by city.
Complete as a single sheet issue, never bound nor... Read full description -
Item #725390NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 30, 1860 The top of the front page has: "The Secession Movement" "Buchanan And Secession" and more. Page 2 has: "Slavery as an Element in Our Politics" "The Strength of Secession" and "Secession as a Right".
Page 4 has an interesting article with a small head:... Read full description -
Item #725388THE DEMOCRATIC WATCHMAN, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, July 31, 1885 The most notable content is on page 2 which features a print of President Ulysses S. Grant headed: "THE ILLUSTRIOUS DEAD ! " and captioned: "The Sad Story of His Last Hours--Scene at the Death Bed When the Flame of Life Flickered Out".
The article is very descriptive, headed:... Read full description -
Item #725387NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 12, 1861
* America preparing for Civil War
* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect
Items inside include: "Martin Van Buren's Opinion of Lincoln" "Startling Evidence of Treason" "the Pony Express" "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion" "Secession of Florida" "Expulsion Of Traitors"... Read full description -
Item #725386THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1920
Page 18 has a review and small ad for the premier of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", staring John Barrymore.Co0mplete in 32 pages, slightly rough at the left spine, somewhat fragile. Must be handled with care. The described content is in very good condition. See images for details.
Photos of the... Read full description -
Item #725373THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 28, 1930
* Professor Albert Einstein
* Unified Field Theory
* Gravitation & Electricity
The top of page 11 has a two column heading: "Gravity and Electricity Linked in Mathematical Tests by Einstein" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins,... Read full description -
Item #725372THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 13, 1956
* Actress Grace Kelly arrives in Monaco
* Historic meeting with Prince Rainer III's family
The front page has a banner heading: "Thousands Cheer Grace in Monaco" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Another related photo on page 2.... Read full description -
Item #725371CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18, 1934
* 1934 West Coast waterfront strike (San Francisco)
* International Longshoremen's Association (ILA)
The front page has a banner headline: "UNIONS MAKE PEACE GESTURE" with subheads. (see images) A few related photos are on the back page.
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few... Read full description -
Item #725370CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 16, 1934
* Baby Face Nelson shootout
* The hunt for John Dillinger
* Hiding in Chicago, Illinois
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
The front page has a five column heading: "Machine Gun Gang Shoots 2 Police" with subhead and related photo on the back page. (see images) Through research, this was the work... Read full description -
Item #725369THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1929
* Jack "Machine Gun" McGurn & John Scalissi
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
Page 21 has a somewhat discrete report with a one column heading: "Two Are Indicted In Chicago Slayings" with subhead. (see images)
Complete... Read full description -
Item #725368LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 29, 1985
* 19 year old supermodel Cindy Crawford
* Very early modeling advertisement
Page 5 has a advertisement showing a very young Cindy Crawford modeling a sun dress for a high end Beverly Hills department store "i. m a g n i n" which no longer exists. This ad takes up one half of a full page. (see... Read full description -
Item #725365THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 28, 1983
* The Police - English rock band - musician "Sting"
* Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - Woman rocker
* Shea Stadium music concert advertisement - R.E.M.
Page 83 has a nice full page advertisement for "THE POLICE" with guests "Joan Jett and the Blackhearts" & "R.E.M."... Read full description -
Item #725364THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 18, 1962
* Malcolm X - civil right movement leader
* African American Muslim Minister activist
* Bayard Rustin - socialism activist - debate ad
The bottom of the back page has a 3 3/4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "'Separation Or Integration' a debate between Malcolm X and Bayard... Read full description -
Item #725363THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 31, 1964* Marijuana legalization movement
* First marijuana protest in America
* Allen Ginsberg rally - picketing
* Malcom X "Prospects for Freedom"
* "Militant Labor Forum" in NYC adThe top of page 3 has a heading: "Pickets for Pot Push Legalization" ... Read full description -
Item #725362THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 2, 1964
* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist ad
* Conviction for obscenity comedy performance
* Cafe Au Go Go nightclub - Bleecker Street
* Malcom X "Prospects for Freedom"
* "Militant Labor Forum" in NYC ad
The bottom of the back page has a small advertisement for a "MALCOLM... Read full description -
Item #725361THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* President John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* From the city where he was assassinated
* Slightly 2nd rate with minor margin wear
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... Read full description -
Item #725356THE 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"... Read full description -
Item #725318THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Feb. 20, 1978
* Ted Bundy - notorious American killer
* Interrogation re. Chi Omega murders
Page 6 has a five column heading: "Sheriff leavers suspect waiting to Talk" with lead-in: "(L)ink sought to FSU sorority killings" (see images) Close cutting along the margin... Read full description -
Item #725317THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 3, 1908
* Black Patch Tobacco Wars
* Civil unrest & violence
* Nights Riders in Kentucky
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Night Riders Are Abroad in Kentucky Tobacco War" with subheads. (see image)
Complete with 8 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, some small binding... Read full description -
Item #725313COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798
* The XYZ Affair - France relations
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Battle if the Nile (Napoleon/Nelson)
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... Read full description -
Item #725290BOSTON GAZETTE, Feb. 23, 1807
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "OTHELLO", a theatrical performance, with the character "Montano" performed by "Mr. Poe" and more. (see image) He was the father of Edgar... Read full description -
Item #725286THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 21, 1935
* re. Jehovah's Witnesses students being expelled
* A plan for non-flag oaths "Kingdom Schools"
* Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society member
* Charles Taze Russell followers - Bible Students
Page 16 has a small one column heading: "Plans 'Non-Oath' School" with subhead. (see... Read full description -
Item #725285CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 10, 1926
* Push to end U.S. Prohibition
* Re-legalize beer - alcohol
* American Federation of Labor
* U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
The front page has a nice banner headline: "UNITED LABOR DEMANDS BEER" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display for any tavern or home bar.
When it comes to gangsters,... Read full description -
Item #725284CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1926
* Aerial bombardment of Peking
* Warlord era in China - Zhang Zuolin
* Anti-Fengtian War
The front page has a banner headline: "BOMB PEKING; PERIL ENVOYS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins,... Read full description -
Item #725283DAILY WORKER, New York, Feb. 27, 1956
* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott
* Civil Rights movement leaders arrested
* Reverend Adam Clayton Powell speaks out
This publication, The Worker, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold... Read full description -
Item #725282GUNNISON DAILY REVIEW, Colorado, Jan. 24, 1882
* Rare Old West title
* Volume 1 issue
An uncommon title from this boom mining town in the southwestern quadrant of Colorado, tucked in a valley amidst the Rocky Mountains.
Gunnison boomed in the late 1870's and early 1880's and was once the home of Wyatt Earp and "Texas Jack". Today... Read full description -
Item #725249BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, July 17, 1882
* Mary Todd Lincoln death (1st report)
Page 4 has report under: "Recent Deaths" which begins with: "Mrs. Lincoln, widow of the late President Lincoln, died in Springfield, Ill., at 8:15 last night..."
Complete with 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.
background: ... Read full description -
Item #725245THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 1979
* Iran Hostage Crisis begins
* Radical Iranian students mob
* United States - U.S. Embassy
* Islamic Revolution fervor
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TEHRAN STUDENTS SEIZE U.S. EMBASSY AND HOLD HOSTAGES" with subheads and related... Read full description -
Item #725244SUN-TIMES, Chicago, April 26, 1980
* Operation Eagle Claw
* Iran Hostage Crisis
* U.S. rescue attempt fails
The front page has a headline that reads: "Won't give up efforts on hostages--Carter" and more with two related photos. Much more on the following pages, loads of text.
Complete in 84 pages, tabloid size, nice... Read full description -
Item #725243LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 3, 1986
* TWA Flight 840 to Athens, Greece
* Plastic explosives bombing disaster
* Abu Nidal Organization - terrorists
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Bomb Blast Kills 4 on TWA Flight" with subheads and related photo. (see... Read full description -
Item #725234THE WORLD, New York City, March 28, 1861
* Start of the Civil War close (Fort Sumter)
* Tensions at a boiling point in the South
* Southern slavery and the Confederacy
* History about to be made
From just days before the outbreak of the Civil War, this issue has some reports on the impending conflict.
The top of page 4 has a one... Read full description -
Item #725202LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 7, 1987
* "Who's That Girl" & "Master of the Universe"
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres
* American screwball comedy & superhero films
* Madonna as Nikki Finn & Dolph Lundgren
A terrific issue on the premieres of the motion picture films ... Read full description -
Item #725201LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 15, 1984
* Best "Woman in Red" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Romantic comedy - Stevie Wonder song fame
* Actor & director Gene Wilder
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Woman in Red", which includes a full-page... Read full description -
Item #725200THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 16, 1978
* "Queen" North America concert tour
* "Jazz" album tour - Freddie Mercury
* Concerts at Madison Square Garden advertisement
* MISSING THE FRONT & BACK PAGES
Page 97 has a nice full page advertisement for "QUEEN" concerts at Madison Square Garden.
I suspect this to... Read full description -
Item #725198THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 30, 1969
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* First North American tour advertisement
* 1st New York City concert - Fillmore East
Page 32 has a historic 6 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for a very early Led Zeppelin concert at the East Fillmore venue in Manhattan. This was... Read full description -
Item #725193LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., May 26, 1955
* Udall, Cowley Co., Kansas
* F5 tornadoes disaster
* Blackwell, Oklahoma
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Tornadoes Kill 74 As Areas Of Oklahoma And Kansas Hammered" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins,... Read full description -
Item #725192THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, Nov. 12, 1952
* "General" William Jordan Bush death
* Last surviving Civil War Confederate soldier
* Company B of the 14th Georgia Infantry
The front page has a two column heading: "Last of General Lee's Soldiers in Georgia Dies at Age of 107" (see images)
Complete with 48 pages,... Read full description -
Item #725191LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., March 2, 1954
* United States Capitol shooting incident
* House of Representatives chamber - Congress
* Puerto Rican nationalists - Lolita Lebron
The front page has a banner headline: "CONGRESS ADDS 30 GUARDS TO CAPITOL" with subheads and photos of the victims. More on page 4.
... Read full description -
Item #725190THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1946
* Nuremberg trials - Germany - Nazis
* Hermann Goering takes the stand & testifies
* Highest ranking Nazi official doubles down
* Jewish holocaust - Atrocities against Jews
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Goering Defends Nazi Suppression From... Read full description -
Item #725186SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, January 8, 1941
* Robert Baden-Powell death
* Boy Scouts leader
* Scouting movement
The front page has a one column heading: "Baden-Powell, Soldier, Scout Founder, Dies" (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, archival mend at upper eight corner, small library... Read full description -
Item #725184MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Nov. 24, 1940
* Minnesota Golden Gophers football
* Last game of season victory vs. Wisconsin
* Wins Big 10 & national championship
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
The front page of the sport's section (page 9) has a nice banner headline: "Gophers Win, 22 to... Read full description
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