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Item #703826THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 3, 1964
* Bob Moses - Civil Rights Movement activist
* Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
Page 3 has a heading: "The Invisible Man Learns his Name" with lead-in: "Moses in Mississippi" and photo. (see images) Lengthy text continues on page 21.
I suspect... Read full description -
Item #703809GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 7, 1790
* Act of Congress re. North Carolina's Western lands
* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson
Beginning on the front page & taking all of pg. 2 & some of page 3 are detailed reports from Congress during this formative year.
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Item #703798GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Feb. 24, 1790
* President George Washington
* Benjamin Franklin
Half of the front page is taken up with reports from: "Congress - House of Representatives" which includes talk on: "...the report of the Secretary of the Treasury. -- Mr. Madison's motion for a... Read full description -
Item #703785GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, January 6, 1790
* United States U.S. Constitution
* North Carolina ratification (last)
* Post "Bill of Rights" acceptance
Page 3 has a report of a tour through South Carolina with mention of Columbia & Cape Fear, including: "A light house is now... Read full description -
Item #703781THE 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... Read full description -
Item #703779THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 29, 1964
* Ben Shahn - American Jewish artist
* Social realism - left wing political views
* Barry Goldwater as a baby etching - cartoon
* Republican presidential candidate
* "Vote for Lyndon Johnson" campaign
The front page has a pro-Lyndon Johnson and... Read full description -
Item #703776THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 1, 1964
* Carolyn Hester - American folk singer songwriter
* The Gaslight Cafe coffeehouse music gig advertisement
Page18 has a 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch advertisement for a "CAROLYN HESTER" performance at The Gaslight Cafe. (see image)
I suspect this to be an... Read full description -
Item #703770THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 17, 1964
* The Animals - English rock band
* British Invasion - counterculture
* Eric Burdon comes to America
* "The House of the Rising Sun" fame
The front page has a heading: "Keep on Truckin', Mama, Truckin' My Blues Away" with lead-in:... Read full description -
Item #703769THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 3, 1964
* Odetta Holmes - African American singer
* "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement"
* Village Gate night club performance advertisement
* Miriam Makeba - South African singer - songwriter
* "Mama Africa" - Civil rights activist
Page 9 has a small... Read full description -
Item #703766GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 18, 1789
* President George Washington
* New England tour w/ many stops
This issue has much coverage of the President's tour of the Northeast, including a front page address of the town of Portsmouth to the President, followed by: "The Answer" signed in type: G. Washington.
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Item #703757GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Oct. 10, 1789 The front page has close to a full column taken up with: "Early Marriage -- Original Letter from Dr. Franklin to John Alleyne, Esq." which is signed by him in type: B. F. This is a bit of a "Dear Abby" response from over 200 years ago.
An internet source mentions... Read full description -
Item #703754GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 19, 1789 Page 2 has a letter to the House of Representatives signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington, beginning: "The Governor of the Western Territory has made a statement to me of reciprocal hostilities of the Wabash Indians & white people inhabiting the frontiers... Read full description -
Item #703753GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 16, 1789
* Treasury Act of September 2, 1789
* Establishment of the Treasury Department
* President George Washington signs
Certainly the most notable report is that found on the back page, where is printed in full: "An... Read full description -
Item #703751GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 9, 1789
* Debate on Nation's capital location
* Mary Ball Washington death
* 1st president G.W.'s mother
Most of the front page is taken up with a: "Sketch of Proceedings of Congress in the House of Representatives..."... Read full description -
Item #703746GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 19, 1789
* Creation of the Department of War - Defense
* Beginnings stages of the federal government
* President George Washington signing
A very significant issue, as the back page contains the official Act of Congress creating the Department of Defense, then known as the Department of War.... Read full description -
Item #703737THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1940
* The Blitz (1st Phase) BEGINS
* Germany bombs London England
* World War II - WWII campaign
The top of the front page has four column headline: "GERMAN PLANES RAID LONDON ALL DAY..." with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the very beginning of The Blitz.
Complete with... Read full description -
Item #703733THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 19, 1969
* The Beatles single release advertisement w/ photo
* "The Ballad of John and Yoko" & "Old Brown Shoe"
* Liverpool, England rock band - counterculture music
* John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison
Page 35 has a nice full... Read full description -
Item #703726GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Jan. 9, 1790
* 1st President George Washington
* First State of the Union Address (SOTU)
A very significant issue, as page 3 contains George Washington's very first state-of-the-union address, taking over a full column and signed by him in type: G.... Read full description -
Item #703721THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 1, 1947
* 1947 World Series of baseball (game 1)
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st game to include a African American (Jackie Robinson)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YANKS' 5 IN FIFTH BEAT DODGERS, 5-3, IN SERIES OPENER" with subheads. (see images) Much more... Read full description -
Item #703720ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, July 3, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees
* Breaks all-time MLB hitting streak record
The front page of the sport's section (pg. 11) has a three-column heading: "DiMaggio, One All-Time Record Broken, Seeks Another Mark". with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on... Read full description -
Item #703719CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 11, 1929
* F5 "Sneed Tornado" disaster
* Jackson County ghost town
* Guion & Swifton, Arkansas
The front page has a five column heading: "Tornado Wipes Out Arkanas Town" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the F5 tornado disaster in Northern Arkansas towns which would... Read full description -
Item #703712GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 11, 1789
* From the 1st year of George Washington's presidency
* United States government (Congress) in it's infancy
Page 2 has much on an oration delivered by the Reverend William Rogers before the Penna. State Society of the Cincinnati, and: "...Towards the... Read full description -
Item #703687CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 26, 1937
* Clem Sohn killed
* Airshow dare-devil
* Parachute failure
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "'Bird Man' From Michigan Killed; Parachutes Fail" Related photo n the back page. (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along... Read full description -
Item #703677NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 28, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln address
* Cooper Institute Union speech
* New York City
The front page has over five columns devoted to coverage of this famous speech which is headed: "NATIONAL POLITICS" "A Speech Delivered at the Cooper Institute Last Evening, by... Read full description -
Item #703676THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Emancipation Proclamation
* Spiteful editorial by Democrats
A terrific issue, as the front page contains a printing of Lincoln's famous Emancipation Proclamation by which he freed the slaves in the slave-holding states, signed by... Read full description -
Item #703673THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, January 1, 1800
* George Washington death
* Historic & Highly sought item
This is one of the better issues to be had on the death & funeral of George Washington.
All columns and margins on pages 1, 2 & 3 have wide, black mourning rules. Page 4 has... Read full description -
Item #703669THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 21, 1970
* Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and More
* Counterculture music festival album release advertisement
* James Taylor - American singer - songwriter - guitarist
* Carnegie Hall concert performance advertisement
Page 33 has a nice full page... Read full description -
Item #703661THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Aug. 3, 1767
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
* Colonial - Anti-British publication
A fine, colonial newspaper offering a flavor of life in America during the tumultuous period shortly after the Stamp Act, during the hated Quartering Act & Townshend Acts era, and... Read full description -
Item #703648PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Aug. 10, 1767
* Southern colonies & the Quartering Act
* Pre-Revolutionary War tensions
A fine, colonial newspaper offering a flavor of life in America during the tumultuous period shortly after the Stamp Act, during the hated Quartering... Read full description -
Item #703643THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 30, 1968
* Steve Miller Band - American rock band
* "Children of the Future" album release
Page 37 has a nice full page advertisement for the recent release of: "Children of the Future" album by the "STEVE MILLER BAND" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because... Read full description -
Item #703637THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 24, 1972
* AMERICA - British-American soft folk rock band
* The Bitter End night club performances advertisement
* Singer Joni Mitchell at Carnegie Hall concert ad
Page 44 has a half page ad for "AMERICA" Performances at The Bitter End night club in Greenwich... Read full description -
Item #703636LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1995
* Murder trial of O. J. Simpson comes to a climax
* Nichole Brown Simpson & Ronald Goldman
* Best publication to be had - rare as such
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "All Parties Stunned Simpson Jury Quickly Reaches Verdicts" with subheads and related photo. (see images)... Read full description -
Item #703635THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 18, 1966
* Illegal abortions - Dr. X - Nathan H. Rappaport
* New York's most notorious illegal abortionist
* 4 years prior to NY legalization - 7 yrs. < Roe v. Wade
The front page has a heading "The Abortionist on The Circuit of Fear" with photo of "Doctor X"... Read full description -
Item #703632THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., March 21, 1938
* Historic "The Last Raft" tragedy
* West Branch of Susquehanna River
* Muncy, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
* From McGees Mills, Clearfield County
The front page has a one column heading: "HISTORY RAFT CRASHES; 1 DEAD, SIX ARE MISSING" with subheads and photo. (see... Read full description -
Item #703629THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 4, 1970
* Ginger Baker's Air Force
* "Rock's first superstar drummer"
* Jazz rock fusion supergroup
* Madison Square Garden concert ad
Page 38 has a 8 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for a "Ginger Baker's Air Force" concert at Madison Square... Read full description -
Item #703628THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 1, 1936
* Mrs. Helen MacKnight hatchet murder over dinner
* Daughter Gladys & boyfriend Donald Wightman
The front page has a one column heading: "WIFE OF EXECUTIVE FOUND SLAIN BY AXE" with subheads. (see images)
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Item #703627THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 7, 1966
* The Rolling Stones - English rock band
* Editorial on their arrival in New York City
* British invasion - Mick Jagger - Brian Jones
* "Aftermath" album American tour
* Joan Baez editorial when she was 25 yrs. old
Starting on page 14 is a editorial on The... Read full description -
Item #703621THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 16, 1966
* James Meredith - civil rights activist
* March Against Fear in Mississippi
* Fight against racism - racial oppression
The top of page 13 under "The Press of Freedom" is a heading: "James Meredith, Optimist, Gives Fuel to Pressimism" See images... Read full description -
Item #703620THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, September 7, 1961
* Jill Johnston's "Cunningham In Connecticut"
* Author, cultural critic, feminist activist
* Noteworthy columnist for The Village Voice
The feature article of this issue is an early piece done by cultural critic and icon, Jill... Read full description -
Item #703619THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 10, 1972
* Very early Billy Joel performance ad
* American singer - songwriter - pianist
* Bread - soft rock band concert advertisement
Page 38 has a advertisement for upcoming concerts at the Academy of Music including a performance by the "J. Geils Band" with an opening act by... Read full description -
Item #703617THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 1, 1972
* Cheech & Chong comedy duo ad
* Drug and counterculture movement
* Chicago rock band concert advertisement
Page 50 has a 6 x 3 3/4 inch ad for a "Chicago" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City.
Page 44 has a 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 inch ad for a ... Read full description -
Item #703615COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 29, 1797 On the front page under "Laws of the United States" are three "Acts" of Congress, each signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Also, on the front page under "Masonic" is an address from Lodge, No. 22, of the Ancient York Masons at Alexandria... Read full description -
Item #703612COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 7, 1790
* Seamen's Act of 1790
* George Washington signed
The entire front page is taken up with the full text of: "An ACT for the Government & Regulation of Seamen in the Merchants Service" headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle. It is signed in... Read full description -
Item #703606COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 2, 1792
* 2nd - Second Militia Act of 1792
* President George Washington signs
* Fort Lafayette - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Major General Anthony Wayne
Most of the front page is taken up with a Act of Congress now known as the Second Militia Act, signed in script... Read full description -
Item #703605COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1795
* President George Washington
* Samuel Adams
The middle of the front page is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington, one of which is authorizing the creation of a lighthouse at the entrance of Georgetown harbor, South Carolina.
Also on... Read full description -
Item #703604COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1795
* President George Washington
* John & Samuel Adams - Paul Revere
A nice feature of the front page is what's on the front page: An Act of Congress for making appropriations for the military, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington & in... Read full description -
Item #703603COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 5, 1794 Almost the entire front page is taken up with: "An Act Laying Certain Duties Upon Snuff and Refined Sugar" which is signed in script type at its conclusion by the President: Go. Washington.
This is followed by two Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, carrying over to page 2, each signed in type: Samuel... Read full description -
Item #703600COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 28, 1792
* George Washington - Act of U.S. Congress
* Future presidents John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
The front page has an Act of Congress concerning the creation of light houses, beacons, buoys & public piers, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type... Read full description -
Item #703599COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1796
* President George Washington - John Adams
* Four Acts of Congress signed in type
The front page features not one but four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by: Go. Washington, President of the United States. Each is also signed in block type by the Vice... Read full description -
Item #703596COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 15, 1797 A page 2 report has a very historic report: "Wednesday last his Excellency JOHN ADAMS, Esq., as President of the United States; and the Hon. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esq., as V. President of the same, were declared in the presence of the Legislature of the Union, and a large concourse... Read full description
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