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THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1929 

* English occultist Aleister Crowley
* "The Wickedest Man in the World"
* Practiced the religion of "Thelema"
* "Black Magik" - "The Beast 666" 
* Expulsion from the country of France  

Page 17 has a somewhat discrete but exetremely rare report re. Aleister Crowley with a one column heading: "Paris To Expel A. Crowley" with subhead: "Order Against 'Black Majic Authority' Becomes Effective Today" (see images) 
Aleister Crowley was the inspiration of a famous Ozzy…

NEW YORK POST, November 14, 1941

* Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels
* Speech with "10 Commandments" against Jews
* Important step in the Jewish Holocaust disaster
* Includes "Star of David" yellow badge rules
* The "Final Solution" is introduced  

Page 2 has a one column heading: "Goebbel's Anti-Jewish Decalogue" This report contains the "Ten Commandments" against the Jews in Nazi Germany. (see images)
And the top of this page has a banner heading: "52,000 Jews Massacred in Kiev, and It's All…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, March 3, 1987 

* re. Andy Warhol's death
* Pop artist movement 

As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.
The top of the ftpg. has a teaser notice concerning the famed pop artist Andy Warhol.
Page 3 has a photo showing…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Here is a pair of issues that report the very beginning of the home video gaming market. These issues are dated Sept. 8, 1976 & Oct. 5, 1976. 

* Home Video gaming game consoles is born 
* Warner Communications buys out ATARI

The top of page 48 of the Sept. 8, 1976 issue has a one column heading: "WARNER SIGNS PACT TO PURCHASE ATARI" with subheads. 
And the Oct. 5, 1976 issue has a discrete and brief report on page 64 with small heading: "Warner Communications Completes Atari…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 10-12, 1985 (3-issue set)

* The L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics to win the NBA basketball title
* The Lakers finally bury the Garden Ghost
* Hometown (Los Angeles) newspaper

The win, the parade, the presentation: After decades of futility, the front page has: "Lakers Defeat Celtics for Title; Parade Tuesday", which tells of the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Boston Celtics to win the NBA Championship. Also included are the issues from the following two days, one…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 28, 1920  When it comes to reports on the infamous "Black Sox" World Series scandal of 1919, it would be difficult to find a better newspaper for such content.
The top of page 15 has a one column head: "SOX SECRETARY DENIES KNOWING OF SERIES FIXING" with the text beginning: "The management of the White Sox last night denied it had positive proof last year that the eight indicted players had sold out to gamblers..." with more.
Complete in 20 pages, address stamp above…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, April 13, 1961 

* Bob Dylan - Robert Allen Zimmerman
* Very 1st public performance advertisement
* Gerde's Folk City music venue in Greenwich Village

An exceedingly significant newspaper which offers witness to the birth of the music career of the legendary Bob Dylan. And perhaps no better title exists for this content. Indeed, this notice may only have appeared in the Village Voice.
First, it is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 9, 1969

* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* First North American tour (Fall) advertisement
* 1st and only Carnegie Hall concert

Page 32 has a historic 8 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for a Led Zeppelin concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Background: Led Zeppelin's performance at Carnegie Hall on October 17, 1969, marked a significant moment in rock history. As part of their Autumn 1969 North American Tour, the band played two…

THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., August 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon resigns
* Best publication to be had

Arguably the most desired newspaper containing major political reports of the last 100 years would be the revered Washington Post. And few political events of the last century would be more significant than the resignation of a sitting President: unprecedented in the 230 year history of the nation's highest office.
The front page features a bold, banner headline reading simply:…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 13, 1984

* Michael Jordan's initial contract signing
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
* One of the biggest dynasties in sports is born

The top of page 8 of the sport's section has a three column heading: "Michael Jordan Signed by the Bulls" (see)
Complete 1st and sport's sections only with a total of 52 pages, light toning along the central of the front page, nice condition.

Background: The signing of Michael Jordan’s rookie contract on September 12, 1984, was a…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 27, 1997 

* Communications Decency Act unconstitutional 
* Reno v. American Civil Liberties Union
* "Magna Carta" of digital speech - First Amendment 
* Obscene material on the World Wide Web
* Supreme Court of the United States 
* 1st major SCOTUS decision re. the internet 

The front page has a two column  heading: "Law Curbing Indecency on Internet Overturned" with subhead and related photo. (see images) 
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), very nice condition.

Background:…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 19, 21 & 22, 2010 

* Kyle Busch's "Triple Sweep" at Bristol Motor Speedway
* First time in NASCAR history for a driver to win all 3
* Craftsman Truck, Nationwide and Sprint Cup series 

This is a rare trio on Kyle Busch's history making "Triple Sweep" at Bristol Motor Speedway. He is the only NASCAR driver to achieve this feat and he did it again 7 years later. 
The Aug. 19 & 21 issues give a minimal account of the Craftsman Truck & Nationwide series victories with just a…

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 3, 1943 

* Norman Rockwell color illustration
* April Fool: Checkers" WWII era 

The front page has a nice color illustration by Norman Rockwell titled: "April Fool: Checkers" (see images) Nice for display. See below for further details regarding this particular Rockwell print.
Various topics and advertisement throughout. Complete with all 106 pages, printed on glossy paper stock (may obscure look in images), some residue from a failed attempt to…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 2, 1965 

* Bob Dylan & his electric guitar
* His famous Forest Hills concert

The front page features a photo of Bob Dylan captioned: "Dylan Stirred Up Forrest Hills". Also on the ftpg, & concluding inside, is a detailed account of the Dylan's very notable & controversial performance at Forest Hills of just 5 days earlier. Portions include: "...teenage throng was bitterly divided between New York equivalents of Mods and Rockers. The Mods--folk purists, new…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 28, 1961

* Very early Bob Dylan's performance advertisement
* Gerde's Folk City music venue in Greenwich Village
* Considered his breakthrough performance (20 yrs. old)
* Before his very first concert at Carnegie Chapter Hall

Page 8 has a small but historic advertisement for what is considered Bob Dylan's breakthrough performance. This was when his name was to gain some reputation in the area. This ad measures 2 x 1 3/4 inches. (see…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 12, 1997

* AI - artificial intelligence takes a giant leap forward
* IBM's supercomputer "Deep Blue" defeats Garry Kasparov
* First computer victory in match vs. a world chess champion

The front-page has the historic reporting of the 1st time a computer defeated a world chess champion in chess: "It's Kasparov Who's Blue After Defeat" with subheading: "World champion accuses IBM of targeting him after he loses $1.1-million match to computer, with a corresponding photo showing…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 31, 1956

* Jules Feiffer - American satirist - cartoonist
* 2nd ever appearance headed "Sick, Sick, Sick" 

Page 6 has the second ever appearance of a Jules Feiffer cartoon headed: "Sick, Sick, Sick" (see images) Issues from the 1950's are extremely rare as the circulation of this publication was very low in it's infancy.  
background: The rarity of an original October 31, 1956, issue of The Village Voice cannot be overstated; it is a…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 20, 1961 

* Bob Dylan - Robert Allen Zimmerman (19 yrs. old)
* Very 1st photo of him in a publication 
* Cafe Wha? music venue in Greenwich Village
* Photo taken 2 months prior to his 1st gig 
* This photo was actually taken in early Feb., 1961 

An exceedingly significant newspaper which offers witness to the pre-birth of the music career of the legendary Bob Dylan. And no other title exists for this type of content concerning Bob Dylan…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., December 30, 1940

* President Franklin D. Roosevelt speech
* "The Arsenal of Democracy" by radio

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROME, BERLIN CONSULT ON ANSWER TO ROOSEVELT'S DEFEAT AXIS TALK; NAZIS SAY HITLER WILL STRIKE BACK'" with subheads. The complete text of his speech continues on page 3, including: "We must be the great arsenal of democracy. For us this is an emergency as serious as war itself. 
Complete with 18 pages, a little…

THE 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/ Aerosmith concert tour

The front page has a heading: "UFO CULT MYSTERY TURNS EVIL" with lengthy editorial on pages 12 & 13 including a photo showing Marshall Applewhite…

THE 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 described content were sent by email.

COMIC SECTION only of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 19, 1940

* "The Panic at the Circus"
* Superman (color comic strip) - #29
* 1st year of publication
* Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster

This is a first year printing of the "Superman" color comic strip (by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster), which began in limited newspapers (through the McClure Newspaper Syndicate) on November 5, 1939 (a daily, black & white comic began on January 16). The weekly color Superman strip had a story-line…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 15, 1900  

* Mark Twain - Samuel Langhorne Clemens

See the photos for the great two-color cover portrait of "Mark Twain" as drawn by William Nicholson. The inside cover shows a photo of:  "The Aldine Club Dinner to Mark Twain" and the double page centerfold is a great illustration captioned: "A Surprise Party to Mark Twain by his Characters" from his many books.
A very displayable issue with this great Twain content. The complete issue, nice condition.

Background:…

DAILY NEWS, New York City, May 8, 1945   

* Surrender of Germany - Nazis 
* V-E Day celebrations underway

The entire front page is taken up with a huge photo of a large, gleeful crowd in New York City with the words: " IT'S OVER IN EUROPE ! " dropped out of the photo.
Also on the front page is: "Proclamation Due At 9.A.M." There are related articles on pages 2 & 3, and the doublepage centerfold, plus the back page has a banner headline: "500,000 IN TIMES SQUARE".
Complete in 32 pages, tabloid-size,…

SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER--EXTRA--Dec. 8, 1941 

* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* U.S. to enter World War II
* Imperial Japanese Navy
* Great headline for display

This issue has one of the best and most displayable headlines on America's entry into World War II following the attack on Pearl Harbor, with a huge, banner "EXTRA" above the masthead, and the large headline: "U.S. - JAP WAR!" with "HAWAII, MANILA BOMBED; TWO U.S. WARSHIPS SUNK".
There are various subheads including: "Severe Explosions Rock Pearl…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 10, 1990 

* John Gotti acquitted on multiple charges
* Gambino crime family boss - mafia
* Photo of a flamboyant Gotti outside the courthouse

The top of page 22 has a four column heading: "Reputed Crime Boss Gotti Freed in Assault Case" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all major sections (80+ pages), very nice condition.

background: The acquittal of John Gotti on February 9, 1990, served as the peak of his public mythos, reinforcing his…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 27, 1985

* The "Commission Case" indictments
* NYC mafia - organized crime family bosses 
* Paul Castellano, Anthony Salerno & more

The front page has a two column heading: "U.S. Indicts Five Top N.Y. Mafia Chieftans" with related pictorial. (see images) 
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), very light toning along the central fold, great condition.

background: On February 26, 1985, a massive federal indictment, known as the Commission Case, rocked the…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 2, 1928

* Oscar De Priest runs as a Republican (ballot)
* Chicago, Illinois's 1st Congressional District
* First African American Congressman (20th century)

The front page has a one column heading: "DE PRIEST PUT ON BALLOT FOR MADDEN PLACE" with subhead. And a photo of him on the back page with heading. (see images) He would become the 1st African American elected to Congress in the 20th century. Probably only reported in a Chicago publication, extremely rare…

THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-- "Second Extra", Nov. 22, 1963 

* Bizarre JFK - John F. Kennedy assassination issue

This “Second Extra” edition has a curious–if not macabre–combination of headline and photo.
As would be expected of an “Extra” of this date, the large & bold headline proclaims: “KENNEDY KILLED” but immediately beneath it is a photo of a street sweeper pushing his trash cart with a pair of trousers & boots protruding from the top, with the caption: “Sweeper Means What He Says”, as if related…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 14, 1971 

* "Jesus Christ Superstar" rock opera 
* English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber 
* Iconic Broadway show - performance 
* Opening day review - best publication (very rare)

The top of page 54 has the official review by Clive Barnes for the classic rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" on Broadway. The heading reads: "Stage: Christ's Passion as Serious Pop" with subheads that include: "'Jesus Christ Superstar' Billed as Rock Opera" (see images) This show made it's…

(2-issue set) LIVERPOOL ECHO, England & NEW YORK POST, both dated December 9, 1980 (a two-issue set)

* John Lennon death - The Beatles front man
* From both his hometown and place of his murder
* Best publications to be had - a truly unique pair

Here is a terrific and a very rare opportunity to have two of the best issues on the murder of John Lennon.
First you get the LIVERPOOL ECHO and few could argue for a more desirable and scarce newspaper on the death of John Lennon than this,…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 8, 1967

* Grateful Dead - first Eastern tour begins
* Very 1st performance in the East w/ photos
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
* A truly historic issue at the inception of this band

A terrific issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page has an article headed: "Frontier on Tompkins Square - p. 14" with subhead: "The Youthquake and The Shook-Up Park" with lead-in: "Tompkins Square" This lengthy article continues…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 1982

* Oakland Raiders announce move to L.A.
* Team owner Al Davis wins in court 
* NFL - National Football League  

The top of of the front page has a nice banner headline: "Jury OKs Raiders' Move to L.A." with subhead. And the front page of the sport's section has a banner heading: "Raiders Are Coming, Now Question Is When" (see images. Great to have this in a L.A. publication. 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason…

THE NIPPU JIJI, "Leading Japanese Daily Newspaper In Hawaii", Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.A. December 8, 1941  

Read about a recent discovery below.

Interesting to have this banner headline: "U.S. CONGRESS DECLARES WAR AGAINST JAPAN AS FDR ACCUSES HER OF TREACHERY" in a newspaper for the Japanese citizens of Hawaii.
Among the subheads: "No Japanese Raid Since Last Night Up to 8 A.M." "President Says America to Fight On Until Victory" "Governor Issues Proclamation of Hawaii…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 2003

* The Station nightclub fire disaster
* Rock band Great White concert
* West Warwick, Rhode Island

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Nightclub Fire Toll Nears 100; Band's Pyrotechnics Ignite a Life-or-Death Rush for the Exits" with two related photos. First report coverage continues inside with a few more photos.
Complete with all sections (120+ pages), great condition.

background: The 2003 Station Nightclub fire occurred on…

NEW YORK POST, Jan. 17, 1942 

* Actress Carole Lombard killed
* Airplane crash disaster (1st report)
* Early coverage before confirmation of death

The front page has a nice banner headline for display announcing: "FEAR CAROLE LOMBARD, 21 OTHERS DEAD IN PLANE" First report coverage continues on page 3 with related pictorial. (see images) 
Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, small, light stain within the article (see image), small binding holes along the spine,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 18, 2005 

* Death of Marlyn Monroe's 1st husband

Page B10 has a 2/3 page death announcement for James Dougherty who was Norma Jean's 1st husband she married at the age of 16. The article tells their story including his quote: "I never knew Marilyn Monroe... I knew and loved Norma Jean." 

Additionally, the Calendar section includes several popular movie advertisements for the month and a back page full ad for Disneyland's 50th Anniversary celebration. Movies …

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 23, 1980

* Best "The Shining" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Jack Nicholson psychological horror

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Shining" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…

NEW YORK TIMES, a collection of eleven consecutive issues dating July 7 thru 17, 1912, each with front page and/or inside page reporting from the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden, with some fine coverage. This was the event at which Jim Thorpe distinguished himself, with various mentions of him in the coverage.
See the photos for more detail on each of the issues.
All eleven issues are complete, still bound as one lot, expect random margin tears, a little chipping in the margins, and…

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 6, 1915 

* Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson 
* The "Great white hope" defeats 1st Black Boxing Champion
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report) 

The first column of the front page has stacked heads reporting on the heavyweight boxing championship, with: "WILLARD WINS FISTIC HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN" "Kansas Cowboy Knocks Out Negro in 26 Rounds" "Johnson Tired Self Down" "Had Advantage to 20th Lap, When Fall Commenced" with more. This report…

CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Oct. 12, 1984

* Michael Jordan to make his NBA debut
* Potential superstar in the making ?
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
* Best publication to be had - rare as such

The to of page 3 of the sports section has a fur column heading: "Bulls hitch up to Jordan's rising star" with subhead and photo. Coverage on the impending opening day game just 14 days later. 
I expect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 14, 1994 

* Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman
* Football great O. J. Simpson a suspect ?
* First report from the city where it happened 

The significance of this issue is the relatively inconspicuous report on the front page with just a one column heading: "O.J. Simpson's Ex-Wife, Man Found Slain", in a newspaper from the city where the murders happened. Rare as such. Some would dub the coming media frenzy the "trial of the century" with headlines that would…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 26, 1979 

* Earvin "Magic" Johnson drafted
* NBA basketball - Los Angeles Lakers
* Best title to be had ?

The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a two column heading: "Lakers Take 3-Point Stance in NBA Draft" with subhead. First report coverage continues on page 6. Page 7, under "Basketball", has the list of the first 10 rounds of the NBA draft with the first round beginning with: "Los Angeles (from Utah)--Earvin Johnson (Michigan St.), 6-8, g." 
We…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, April 20, 1961 

* Bob Dylan - Robert Allen Zimmerman
* Very 1st public performance advertisement
* Gerde's Folk City music venue in Greenwich Village

An exceedingly significant newspaper which offers witness to the birth of the music career of the legendary Bob Dylan. And perhaps no better title exists for this content. Indeed, this notice may only have appeared in the Village Voice.
First, it is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1942

* Battle Of Midway ends w/ win
* Japanese vs. American Navy
* World war II original - WWII

The front page has a nicet three line banner headline: "JAPANESE DESTROYER SUNK, TWO CRUISERS HIT, U.S. DESTROYER LOST, MOST OF THE CREW RESCUED; ENEMY WITHDRAWS, MIDWAY 'SECTION IS QUIET'" with subheads. (see) More on page 5 with related map. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and…

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 "John F. Kennedy" and a smaller photo of Lyndon Johnson. A considerable amount of related news and photos inside as well. 
Of…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 5, 1963  

* Martin Luther King Jr. - civil rights movement
* March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
* Rare mention of "I Have A Dream" quote

Page 5 has a lengthy & detailed article headed: "200,000 Invisible Men" above which is a photo captioned: "The Marchers In Washington". This is coverage of the famous Martin Luther King, Jr.-led march on Washington.
The article features much commentary on the event, and although it does not include a verbatim…

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 16, 1936 

* Very early mention on exterminating the Jews
* Julius Streicher speech at Nuremberg
* Nazi propaganda figure

Page 14 contains one of the earliest reports of extermination as the solution to the "Jewish problem" not just in Germany but throughout the world. The report has one column heads: "Streicher Advises Foreigners On Jews" "Tells Group at Nurenberg the Way to Solve 'Problem' Is to Exterminate Them". The report focuses on Julius Streicher and his…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1945

* Jewish Holocaust atrocities revealed
* War in Germany & liberation of concentration camps
* Horrific photos shown for 1st time

Although the front page features a three line banner headline on the closing moments of the war in Europe, including: "...HITLER SAID TO BE DYING", the most noteworthy content is found on page 20. Here are found two sickening photos headed: "At Two of the Horror Camps Liberated By The Allies", one showing a communal grave of…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 2, 1985

* Historic "Star Wars Trilogy" screening at RKO Warner Theatre 
* "Star Wars" "The Empire Strikes Back" "Return of the Jedi" 
* Luke Skywalker - Darth Vader - Princess Leia - Han Solo 
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ****

Page 46 has a historic advertisement for: "The Star Wars Trilogy" screening at the RKO Warner Theatre in Manhattan.

Background: On March 28, 1985, the RKO Warner Theatre in New York City hosted a special…