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Item #717565WILLIAMSPORT REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, July 4, 1890 Printed at the top above the masthead: "FOURTH OF JULY EDITION"
This is the complete issue which in celebration of the 4th of July opted to replace the typical black ink with alternating pages of red and blue, meaning pages 1, 4, 5 & 8 are printed... Read full description -
Item #717563ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, March 21, 1935
* Dust Bowl era storm
* Kansas City & more
The front page has a one column heading: "DUST STORMS CHOKING WEST; TURN TO EAST" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, small binding slits along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: In March 1935, Kansas City was hit... Read full description -
Item #717562THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 14, 1947
* Eniac 1 invention (early computer)
* 1st electronic computer
* Aberdeen Proving Ground
The top of page 49 has a one column heading: "MECHANICAL 'BRAIN' HAS ITS TROUBLES" with subhead. (see images) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other... Read full description -
Item #717558THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 5, 1951
* Very first coast to coast TV broadcast
* President Harry S. Truman on television
* Japanese peace treat conference in S.F.
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "TRUMAN AT PARLEY OFFERS JAPAN LIMITED 'PARTNERSHIP OF PEACE'; FOE MASSES SATELLITES IN KOREA" various... Read full description -
Item #717554THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 29-May 5, 1981
* "Friday the 13th Part 2" film - movie
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* American slasher thriller cult classic
* Camp Crystal Lake - Jason Voorhees
Page 56 has a 5 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day... Read full description -
Item #717553LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 16, 1992
* Most iconic NASCAR race of all time ?
* Richard Petty's last time on the track
* Alan Kulwicki wins the Winston Cup championship
* Jeff Gordon's debut on Nascar's top level race
* Bill Elliott wins the Hooter's 500 in Atlanta
The front page of the front page has a photo showing Richard... Read full description -
Item #717535FRANCE-SOIR, Paris, France, Nov. 11, 1970 The front page is black-bordered and features a large & bold banner headline: "LA MORTE DE DE GAULLE" [The Death of De Gaulle].
Charles DeGaulle was a French general and statesman. He was the leader of Free France (1940–44) and the head of the provisional government... Read full description -
Item #717524PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, November 10, 1923
* Beer Hall Putsch (1st report)
* Early Adolph Hitler coup attempt
* General Erich Ludendorff
* Weimar Repubic overthrow ?
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LUDENDORFF, HITLER IGNOBLE CAPTIVES; BEER BUBBLE BURSTS" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
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Item #717495THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Sat., May 19, 1973
* Secretariat to win Preakness Stakes (day of)
* Thoroughbred horse racing
* Triple crown champion
The top of page 28 has a heading: "Secretariat Eyes Second Jewel" with related photo and much more. See images for portion of the text.
Complete with all 40 pages, a little spine... Read full description -
Item #717494THE DETROIT NEWS, June 12, 1933
* Race car driver Wild Bill Cummings
* Michigan State Fairgrounds Speedway
* 1934 AAA National Championship season
The front page of the sport' section (page 19) has a banner headline: "Louie Meyer Finishes Last As Bill Cummings Wins `100-Mile Race" with subheads and related photo. (see images)... Read full description -
Item #717492THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1933
* Hermann Goering becomes Prussia's leader
* Another step towards the Jewish Holocaust
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GOERING WINS FIGHT TO RULE IN PRUSSIA, REPLACING PAPEN" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with... Read full description -
Item #717487THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 29, 1986
* "VAMP" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere in NYC
* Horror comedy - vampires fantasy movie
* Grace Jones - coming of age college adventure
Page 48 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "VAMP" in... Read full description -
Item #717486THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 10, 1980
* "Coal Miner's Daughter" advertisement & review
* Grand Opening day movie premiere
* American biographical musical film
* Actress Sissy Spacek as Loretta Lynn
Page 51 has the opening day review for the film "Coal... Read full description -
Item #717485NATIONAL POST, Canada, Aug. 8, 2000* Joe Lieberman becomes 1st Jewish-American V.P. Candidate* Becomes Al Gore's running mate* Alec Guinness' obituary* Tony, Academy, BAFTA, & Golden Globe Award winnerThe front page has the full-banner heading which captures the... Read full description -
Item #717484CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Illinois, Oct. 25, 2005
* Rosa Parks' death report
* Refusal to move from her seat in the "white section" of bus
* Montgomery, Alabama
The front page has a large photo headed: "Rosa Parks, 1913-2005". The corresponding coverage below the photo has the heading: "Her Refusal to move moved a... Read full description -
Item #717471THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 13, 1989
* Club MTV Tour at the Meadowlands
Page 73 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "CLUB MTV" performance at the Meadowlands Area in East Rutherford. (see images)
AI notes: On July 23, 1989, the Club MTV Tour stopped at the Brendan Byrn e... Read full description -
Item #717470THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 6-12, 1982
* Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Woman rocker
* Editorial near the beginning of her music career
Page 61 has an editorial by Tom Smucker on the rise of Joan Jett in the music World with heading: "A Joan Jett Fantasy" within a photo of her performing.... Read full description -
Item #717464THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 14, 2000
* George W. Bush election
* After SCOTUS decision - becomes 43rd U.S. President
* The "hanging chads" saga comes to an end
The front page has a three-line, full-banner heading: "BUSH PLEDGES TO BE PRESIDENT FOR 'ONE NATION' NOT ONE PARTY; GORE, CONCEDING,URGES... Read full description -
Item #717451THE TORONTO STAR, Canada, Sept. 29, 2000 The front page has the double-banner heading: "Pierre Trudeau dead at 80", with subheads: "He is gone, but our unfinished work remains - Canada" and "We grew, or thought we did, because of him". The feature article includes a large... Read full description -
Item #717450THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, PA, Jan. 23, 1995 The front page has the banner heading: "Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, the family matriarch, dies", with the subheading: "SHe passed away peacefully in the presence of several family members, her son Edward M. Kennedy said. She was 104." Also included is a large... Read full description -
Item #717448THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, PA, March 21, 1987
* First drug used to treat HIV/AIDS
The front page has "U.S. licenses first drug to treat AIDS", which continues on an inside page with the related heading: "FDA quickly licenses a drug to treat AIDS", and includes a photo. This tells of ... Read full description -
Item #717444MINNEAPOLIS STAR JOURNAL, Minnesota, May 29, 1941
* Boxing - Boxer Max Schmeling death ?
* Turns out to be a false report from the Nazis
* Actress Judy Garland marries composer Dave Rose
The front page has: "Mystery Still Surrounds Fate of Max Schmeling", with a subheading: "Reported Killed in Crete, But Story Not... Read full description -
Item #717424THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 21, 1987
* 1986 New York City AIDS Walk advertisement
* Fundraiser event for retrovirus disease prevention
Page 19 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming "AIDS WALK" in Manhattan. Interesting this ad has a misprint as the date is one day off. It... Read full description -
Item #717423THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 12, 1986
* "Stand by Me" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere in NYC
* Coming-of-age drama film - Rob Reiner
Page 55 has a 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of "STAND BY ME" in New York City. (see... Read full description -
Item #717422THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 1, 1698
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Nearing the beginning of the 18th century
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to... Read full description -
Item #717420THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 5, 1981
* Plasmatics w/ singer Wendy O. Williams AD
* American hardcore punk rock band performance
* Bond International Casino in New York City
Page 105 has a 10 1/2 x 5 inch advertisement for upcoming performances by the "PLASMATICS" at the Bond... Read full description -
Item #717419THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 1, 1986
* Rare triple bill concerts advertisement
* Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with
* Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan performances
* Rich & RFK Stadiums - Buffalo & D.C.
Page 83 has a half page advertisement for upcoming concerts that featured:... Read full description -
Item #717418LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, California, Aug. 10, 1945
* Terrific headline right after Atomic bombings
The front page features one of the largest, boldest, and most dramatic headlines of World War II with: "JAPS BEG TO QUIT ! " and various related subheads.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning to upper half, some... Read full description -
Item #717417THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 3, 1679
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Great gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to... Read full description -
Item #717415POUGHKEEOSIE NEW YORKER, New York, Oct. 24, 1950
* Al Jolson death (1st report)
* "The Jazz Singer" fame
* Singer - comedian actor
The front page has a three-line heading: "Al Jolson Dies With a Quip on His Lips", which is followed by text and a photo. The article continues on page... Read full description -
Item #717414THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, Rhode Island, July 13, 1935
* Melvin Purvis resigns - John Dillinger's nemesis
* FBI agent - G-Men
* Colonel Alfred Dreyfus' death report
The top of page three has the single-column heading: "G-MAN WHO SLEW DILLINGER QUITS", with subheading: "Purvis, Gangster's Nemesis,... Read full description -
Item #717413THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 26, 1986
* Rodney Dangerfield NYC advertisement
* American stand-up comedian and actor
* "I don't' get no respect" catchphrase fame
* Radio City Music Hall (RCMH) performances
Page 64 has a full page advertisement for upcoming performances... Read full description -
Item #717412THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 25, 1989
* The Cure - English rock cult band
* Robert Smith - gothic new wave music
* Giants Stadium concert advertisement
* 1st stop in the U.S. for their "Prayer Tour"
Page 88 has a nice colorful full page advertisement for a upcoming "THE CURE"... Read full description -
Item #717411THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 9, 1986
* The Moody Blues & The Fixx bands
* English rock & New wave music
* Radio City Music Hall concerts
Page 69 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "The MOODY BLUES & THE FIXX" concerts at the Radio City Music Hall in... Read full description -
Item #717410THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 23, 1985
* Columbia University students protest w/ photos
* Anti-apartheid movement - South Africa
The front page has and photo with headline: "Inside the Columbia Protests; A University at War with Itself" (see images) This editorial begins on page 13 and... Read full description -
Item #717409THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 18, 1989
* Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert ad
* Performance at the Meadowlands Arena
* "Strange Behavior" tour -
* "Full Moon Fever" album
Page 76 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "TOM PETTY And The Heartbreakers" concert at the... Read full description -
Item #717408THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 11, 1989
* "Lethal Weapon 2" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in New York City
* Buddy cop action comedy movie series
* Actors Mel Gibson & Danny Glover
Page 40 has a full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "LETHAL... Read full description -
Item #717407THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 31, 1981
* "Excalibur" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in New York City
* Epic medieval fantasy movie - King Arthur
Page 40 has a full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "EXCALIBUR" (see images)
AI notes: Excalibur... Read full description -
Item #717326THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776
* American Revolutionary War
* Captain James Cook vogage
* South Pole map - HMS Resolution
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included are two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with... Read full description -
Item #717313NEW 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 #717311NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 28, 1875 The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with considerable detail on what is known as the Virginia Great Fire of 1875, a quite notable event in the history of Virginia City.
Considered one of Nevada’s fastest growing cities in its day, Virginia City quickly became a pile of rubble after the October 26 fire... Read full description -
Item #717263THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1997 The front page has the dramatic banner heading: "McVeigh Guilty in Bombing", with subheading: "Death Penalty possible; hearing set tomorrow", which tells of the conviction of the "Oklahoma City Bombing". Included on the front page is a large... Read full description -
Item #717251THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, Nov. 8, 1956* Suez Canal crisis* Israel Ignores U.N.The front page has the dramatic full-banner headline: "ISRAELIS DEFY UN, DIG IN", with subhead: "Ike's Plea Unheeded". The article continues on an inside page providing additional details.Complete in... Read full description -
Item #717240THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1999
* Death of Joe DiMaggio
The top of the front page has a three column head: "Joe DiMaggio, Yankee Clipper, Dies at 84" with text and a photo of him as well, captioned: "Joe DiMaggio's grace on and off the field created an enduring legend." Much more on his life on inside pages... Read full description -
Item #717235CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 1, 1933
* Nazis boycott Jewish businesses
* Beginning of the Holocaust - Jews
The front page has a five column headline: "Hitler Cuts Jew Boycott to One Day" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
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Item #717200THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Oct. 25, 1973
* The 1973 Arab-Israeli War (the Ramadan War)
* Yom Kippur War finally ends
Known by many names, this "4th war" since Israeli Statehood between Arab nations and Israel finally draws to a close. The front page has a 2-line, 5-column heading: "Cease-Fire Restored After Suez... Read full description -
Item #717199STANDARD-SPEAKER, Hazleton, PA, Oct. 9, 2006
* North Korea performs first nuclear weapon test
* Attempt was successful
* Historic!
The front page has a near-banner heading: "N. KOREA TESTS A-BOMB ", with subhead: "Seismic tests seem to verify blast; Washington, allies scramble to confirm it", which is... Read full description -
Item #717196THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 3, 1966
* The Beach Boys - American rock band
* Yankee Stadium concert advertisement
* A show that was cancelled - low ticket sales
* Judy Collins at Brooklyn College concert ad
The top of page 15 has a small advertisement for "The BEACH BOYS" concert at... Read full description -
Item #717195THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1981
* Bombing of Beirut, Lebanon
* Israeli warplanes bombardment
* Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)
* Lebanese Civil War - Palestinian insurgency
The top of the front page has a nice headline: "ISRAELIS BOMB BEIRUT IN RAIDS AGAINST THE P.L.O. IN LEBANON; 123 REPORTED DEAD, 550 INJURED"... Read full description -
Item #717190THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 23, 1906
* San Francisco earthquake reports continue
The front page has several reports from stricken San Francisco with various headings that include: "DRENCHING RAIN ADDS TO MISERY" "THE PRESIDENT TO THE PUBLIC" and much more. (see images) More inside. Surprisingly this issue is in good... Read full description
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