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Item #706685THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 13, 1975
* "Lisztomania" World premiere film advertisement
* British surreal biographical musical comedy movie
* THE WHO rock band frontman Roger Daltrey
Page 119 has a full page advertisement for the World premiere of "LISZTOMANIA" starring... Read full description -
Item #706684THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 18, 1985
* Iron Maiden - World Slavery Tour w/ Eddie the Head
* "Powerslave" album - English heavy metal group
* Radio City Music Hall concerts advertisement
Page 68 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for "IRON MAIDEN w/ Queensryche" performances at Radio... Read full description -
Item #706678LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 1, 1986
* Aeroméxico Flight 498 collision disaster
* Cerritos, Los Angeles neighborhood crash
* McDonnell Douglas DC-9 & Piper Cherokee
The front page has a banner headline: "70 Die as Planes Collide in Air; Wreckage Plunges Into Cerritos, Burning 16 Homes" with subhead and two... Read full description -
Item #706677THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 3, 1988
* Depeche Mode - English band advertisement
* Electronic rock - new wave - pop music
* Meadowlands Arena concert performance
* "Music For The Masses" album tour
Page 78 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "DEPECHE MODE" concert... Read full description -
Item #706675THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 22, 1982
* English rock band SQUEEZE Performance
* Part of the second British invasion
* Madison Square Garden - MSG concert ad
Page 91 has a full page advertisement for a "SQUEEZE" concert at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an... Read full description -
Item #706672THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 10, 1984
* Cyndi Lauper - singer - songwriter
* "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" song fame
* Midnight Oil - Australian rock band
* Thompson Twins - British pop band
* Simple Minds - Scottish rock band
* "Breakfast Club" movie theme song fame
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Item #706671THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 13, 1983
* "Scarface" film advertisement - Al Pacino
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* American crime drama by Oliver Stone
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York
* "Flick of the Switch" album Tour
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"Talent Plus Decency"...
Item #706669LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., Dec. 16, 1966
* Walt Disney death w/ photo
* Business magnate
* Richie Allen wins MLB's slugging title
The front page has a three-column, two-line heading: "Walt Disney's Formula - Talent Plus Decency" which is followed by a nice report on his death. The article includes a photo and continues on an inside... Read full description -
Item #706661THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 5-11, 1981
* Pat Benatar - American singer & songwriter ad
* Woman hard rocker - Meadowlands Arena concert
* "Heartbreaker" "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" songs
Page 49 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "PAT BENATAR"... Read full description -
Item #706660THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 13, 1984
* "Splash" Ron Howard film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* American romantic fantasy comedy
* Actor Tom Hanks & actress Daryl Hannah
* 1st Touchstone Pictures film - Walt Disney
Page 47 has a 8 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement (not... Read full description -
Item #706659THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 6, 1984
* "This Is Spinal Tap" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* Fictional English heavy metal band
* American mockumentary comedy
Page 47 has a 11 x 8 inch advertisement for the opening day of the film "This Is Spinal Tap" (see... Read full description -
Item #706658LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 2012
* Mary Richardson Kennedy suicide death
* Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s second wife
* Mentally abused victim of the Kennedy family
Page 2 of section AA has a heading: "WIFE OF RFK JR. FOUND DEAD" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the suicide death of Mary Richardson Kennedy, one of the... Read full description -
Item #706655WICHITA FALLS RECORD NEWS, Texas, January 24, 1973
* Vietnam War cease-fire accord
* United States involvement ends
* FRONT LEAF ONLY
The front page has a banner headline: "Agreement Reached To End War" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), nice for display as such.
Note: Vietnam... Read full description -
Item #706652THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 9-15, 1981
* The Kinks - English rock band
* Part of the British invasion in America
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* "You Really Got Me" song fame - MSG
Page 73 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "THE KINKS"... Read full description -
Item #706650THE 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... Read full description -
Item #706648THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, May 9, 1945
* World War II - WWII
* Germany surrenders
* European theatre ends
The front page has a banner headline: "SURREDNER ORDERS RATIFIED" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, irregular along the spine, other minor margin wear, generally nice.
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Item #706644LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007
* Anna Nicole Smith death
* Playboy centerfold playmate
* Model, actress & tabloid star
The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39" with some text & a photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with more... Read full description -
Item #706635LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007 (Calendar Section)
* Premiere of "Hannibal Rising" - full-page ad and review
* Premiere of "Norbit" - full-page ad and review
* Multiple Academy Award nominated ads
Present are reviews and full-page ads for the premieres of both "Hannibal Rising" and ... Read full description -
Item #706634LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007 The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39", with some text & a small photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with additional photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment... Read full description -
Item #706630THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 24-30, 1981
* "Dragonslayer" - dark fantasy film opening day ad
* "For Your Eyes Only" - James Bond spy movie
* "Stripes" - Bill Murray action comedy premiere
* Singer guitarist Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
* Byrne Meadowlands Arena... Read full description -
Item #706620NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1867
* Alaska purchase - Seward's Folly
* William H. Seward - Russia
Page 4 contains a very historic, yet somewhat inconspicuous, report headed: "A Large Territorial Acquisition" beginning: "It is announced that, by treaty with Russia, our government has acquired possession of the... Read full description -
Item #706615THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 27, 1862
* Rare "Union occupation" publication
* Civil War original from the Deep South
Although from the midst of the Civil War, New Orleans fell to Northern forces in April, 1862 causing this to be a Union-occupation newspaper.
Various news items of the day with some Civil... Read full description -
Item #706614NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 1, 1861
* Creating the "Southern Confederate"
* American Civil War tensions in the South
Among the front page first column heads: "THE NATIONAL CRISIS" "Secession Speech by Senator Benjamin of Louisiana" "Disgraceful Scene in the Senate Galleries" "The Condition of the Forts... Read full description -
Item #706612THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 13, 1666
* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had
* Deaths re. the Great Plague
* Very early Virginia mention
The back page has maritime reports from the "new world" with: "Some vessels arriving lately...from Virginia inform us that by a ship from... Read full description -
Item #706605SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, Feb. 7, 1862 As would be expected there is much news from the West, including a nearly full column report headed: "Letter From Salt Lake". The back page has Civil War reports including: "The Battle & Federal Victory at Milford, Missouri" "Surrender of 1,300 Rebels"... Read full description -
Item #706604NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 10, 1863
* Confederate States of America
See the photo for the terrific & huge front page map, taking close to two-thirds of the front page, headed: "THE REBEL CONFEDERACY AS CLAIMED IN 1861 AND AS IT IS NOW" showing how the rebel states have shrunk in two years.
If there was ever a... Read full description -
Item #706602THE BANGER JEFFERSONIAN, Maine, April 4, 1865
* Confederate capital is captured
* Abraham Lincoln given the news
* End of the Civil War nears
Page 2 has column heads reporting the wonderful news for the Yankees: "POSTSCRIPT-- More Glorious News! RICHMOND TAKEN!" Included in the several dispatches is one signed by: A. Lincoln,... Read full description -
Item #706599NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 12, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln letter
* American Civil War conscription
The top of the first column has: "President Lincoln On The Draft" "Retaliation for Abuse of Colored Troops" which has his letter signed in type: A. Lincoln. Also: "Lee Expected To Attack Meade" "End of the Naval Campaign in the Mississippi" and more.
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Item #706598NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 25, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Blockade Run at Charleston by a Very Large Steamer" "Rebel Troops to be Clothed Like National Troops" & more.
Page 2 carries a lengthy report: "The War in the Southwest: The Destruction of the Gunboat Cairo by a Torpedo... Read full description -
Item #706596NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 11, 1862
* General Ambrose Burnside
* Gen. George B. McClellan
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. McClellan to Leave for the North To-Day" "Farewell to the Officers at Headquarters" "General Burnside's Address on... Read full description -
Item #706595NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Sept. 30, 1865
* Rare pro-white title
* Reconstruction era
A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on events of the day provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the... Read full description -
Item #706593THE TIMES, London, England, Sept. 7, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson death
Page 2 has a report with a small head: "Mr. Jefferson" beginning: "We understand that Mr. Jefferson has left behind him a memoir of a part of his own life & times; he commenced its composition in the 77th year of his age..." with... Read full description -
Item #706592THE TIMES, London, England, Sept. 29, 1814 Page 2 has a report headed: "City Of Washington Destroyed" as taken from American newspapers.
The report begins: "This day we have the disagreeable task of recording the capture & destruction of the city of Washington, the capital of the United States! Six... Read full description -
Item #706567THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1948
* Charles Evans Hughes w/ photos
* Chief Justice of the United States
* 1916 Republican candidate for president
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Justice Hughes Dead at 86; Served the State and Nation" with subhead and photo. (see images) Much more on page 6, loads of text.
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Item #706565THE 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... Read full description -
Item #706550THE 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... Read full description -
Item #706530THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 1-6, 1978
* The Police - English rock band - musician "Sting"
* Very first United States performance advertisement
* CBGB - Manhattan music club gigs
Page 145 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the CBGB music nightclub with one of the performers... Read full description -
Item #706528THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug.12, 1944.
* Japanese execute 3 American prisoners
* POW Ferdinand Frank Meringolo photo
* Hoten Camp in Mukden, Manchuria
* World War II - WWII atrocities
The front page has a one column heading: "JAPANESE EXECUTE 3 U. S. PRISONERS" with subhead. (see images) Coverage continues on page 7 with photo... Read full description -
Item #706526THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 6, 1982
* English pop rock band Duran Duran
* Part of the second British invasion
* Simon Le Bon - Roger Taylor & more
* The Rio tour - Peppermint Lounge concert
* "Hungry Like the Wolf" song fame
Page 93 has a full page advertisement for upcoming performances... Read full description -
Item #706496THE 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... Read full description -
Item #706492THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 18, 1982
* "Conan the Barbarian" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere w/ review
* Fantasy adventure - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Page 52 has a 9 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of the film "Conan the Barbarian" starring... Read full description -
Item #706491CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, July 2, 1974
* Juan Peron death
* President of Argentina
The front page has a bold headline: "PERON IS DEAD" with photo. First report coverage on the death of Argentina president, Juan Domingo Peron continues on page 2 with 2 more related photos.
Complete with 120 pages, tabloid size, good... Read full description -
Item #706490THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 16, 1967
* Banandine drug hoax - banana peels to get high ?
* Very early "THE DOORS" NYC nightclub gigs ad
* American rock band from L.A. - Jim Morrison
The top of page 5 has a heading: "Electric Banana--Very Now Craze" (see images)
wikipedia notes: Bananadine... Read full description -
Item #706489THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 26, 1929
* Hebron Massacre
* Palestine riots - Arabs vs. Jews
* Western Wailing Wall
* Graf Zeppelin around World flight
* Historic aviation feat (airship)
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Arab-Jew Fighting Spreading Over Palestine, 12 Americans Slain, Government Worried" with... Read full description -
Item #706485THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 27, 1972
* Woman's right to choose movement
* Women's abortion rights Demonstration
* During the Roe v. Wade landmark argument
* Anti-Vietnam War campaign rally
Page 39 has a full page notice for: "EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION to DEFEND the RIGHT to ABORTION... Read full description -
Item #706484THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 28, 1966
* The Beatles concert advertisement for Shea Stadium
* Liverpool, England rock band - counterculture music
* John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison
The top of page 15 has a advertisement for "The Beatles" which performed one night at Shea... Read full description -
Item #706480THE 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... Read full description -
Item #706477THE 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... Read full description -
Item #706471THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1944
* Warsaw Uprising
* Polish resistance Home Army
* Nazi Germany
Page 14 has an editorial with one column headings: "Poland Continues to Fight" and "Warsaw in Midst of Third Attempt to Oust Enemy Occupants" See images for text on the Warsaw Uprising. Germany would... Read full description -
Item #706402NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 15, 1862
* Roanoke Island North Carolina
* Edenton & Elizabeth City NC
The front page is dominated by two nice Civil War maps, headed: "THE BRILLIANT VICTORY AT ROANOKE" and: "EDENTON AND ELIZABETH CITY".
First column heads report much on the war including events relating to the two maps. Some... Read full description
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