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LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 1, 1986

• Bassist Cliff Burton killed in tour bus crash
• Early "Metallica" heavy thrash metal band
• "Master of Puppets" album era

The top of page 3 of the "Calendar Section" has a heading: "Death Puts Metallica's Plans on Hold" with photo of Burton. (see images) 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all major sections (70+ pages), great condition.

Background: The sudden passing of bassist Cliff

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1798

• Battle of Nile - Aboukir Bay, Egypt
• Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson

Inside has a number of naval reports of encounters with the French & others. Included is a report beginning: "On this morning of the 7th inst. I fell in with and captured an American snow, which had been taken by a French privateer on the 4th, and, in consequence of the information given me by the American master, went in pursuit of the enemy..." with more.
But the prime content in this

NEW YORK POST, October 1, 1940

• Albert Einstein becomes United States Citizen
• Theory of Relativity fame - physics

The top od page 3 has a three column heading: "Einstein Takes Oath of Citizenship" with subhead. (see images)
Twenty pages, piece torn away along the top margin of the front page and replaced with archival mending, minor margin wear, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

Background: The naturalization of Albert Einstein on October 1, 1940, represented

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 1, 1935

• Assassination of Joseph "Tough Joe" Amberg
• Murder Inc.'s Louis Buchalter & Albert Anastasia

The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "GANGSTERS KILL 2 LINED UP AT WALL" with subheads. (see images) 
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition, some light damp staining, generally nice.

background: The assassination of Joseph "Tough Joe" Amberg on September 30, 1935, was a meticulously choreographed execution carried out by the professional killers of Murder, Inc.

BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct., Nov., Dec., 1869 
Also: SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 29, 1869

The former was a fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
The feature article, which takes all of pages 1 thru 5, is headed: "A Reply to An Attack on Astrology and Astrologers which was published in the Scientific American, May 29th, 1869". The writer goes

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778

• No compromise w/ England
• American Revolutionary War

Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" which includes reference to Ben Franklin. Also: "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East" and more.
The most significant content falls under: "Advices Received from America" which includes a

Supplement To THE WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, Oct. 1, 1898

• Rare stock market sheet from New York City

"A Daily Journal Devoted to Financial Interests" as noted in the masthead, but rather than being the typical newspaper, this is the monthly broadside (printed on one side only)chart noting: '"Highest & Lowest Prices and Total Sales of Stocks at New York Stock Exchange for May, 1898."
A great display item for any stock broker or investor.
This large broadside measures 23 by 25 1/2 inches.

HARPER'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, volume for May thru November, 1851

• Herman Melville’s masterpiece, Moby-Dick introduced

The “Town Ho’s Story” appears on pages 659-665 in the October issue. It was the first appearance of any part of the great novel Moby Dick and became chapter 54 in the book. A publisher’s note on page 659 says: “From The Whale, the title of a new work by Mr. Melville, now in the press of Harper and Brothers, and now publishing in London by Mr. Bentley.”
The chapter concerns

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1756  Under the heading: "American News" is a report which includes: "...concerning Oswego still continue to be contradictory...the last letters from Albany say that the French had burnt the fort & put almost the whole garrison to the sword..." and mention that Col. Webb was sent to reinforce the place & found the fort blown up & found "...about 500 dead bodies scattered in & about the place...".  
Not a lengthy report yet historically important.
 Also

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, October, 1832

• Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet death

Near the back of the issue is the obituary for Sir Walter Scott taking nearly 24 pages. 
Although lengthy and informative, the first line of the obituary may describe him best: "Sept. 21. At Abbotsford, Co. Roxburgh, aged 61. Sir Walter Scott, Bart. the proudest name in the modern annals of literature."  There is also a half page engraving: "Dryburgh Abbey, The Burial Place Of Sir Walter Scott".
Included are the plates

NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Oct. 1, 1819  Page 2 has a very nice account of the death of noted naval hero Oliver Hazard Perry.
"Death of Commodore Perry" introduces the announcement with: "The following account of the death of one of our most distinguished Naval Heroes is copied from a Postscript...It will be read with painful and melancholy interest:" with the message headed: "Painful Intelligence" which is yet another introduction which is headed: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT, The Hero of Lake Erie, the

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 1, 1814  The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with an editorial headed "All the Objects of the War attained" which is signed in type: "A Peace Advocate".
Also taking 1 1/2 columns on the front page is: "Events Of The War--Near Baltimore" being a lengthy & detailed letter from Brig. Gen. Stricker to Major General Smith which is an excellent account dated Sept. 15 concerning the battle of Baltimore, during which Baltimore effectively defends itself against a

G.I. GALLEY, New York, October, 1942  This is a small paper meant to assist various camp newspaper editors in producing their own, more localized publications. This was published by the popular "Yank" magazine.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 1, 1836  Inside has a report: "Texas" mentioning Santa Ana, and that: "...The election for president took place on the 5th instant. General Samuel Houston was elected president, and M. B. Lamar vice president...". There is also a: "Proclamation" signed in type: Sam. Houston, concerning unsafe conditions due to the Indians, and his requisitions for forces. Same page has a lengthy & details report of an Indian attack upon a family.
The back page has a bit

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1792  Near the back is three-quarters of a page of news headed: "America" mostly taken up with a very detailed and exciting account of a family attacked by Indians, noting how the mother and children were able to fend off the invaders not once but twice. A few other bits as well.
Included are all 3 plates called for, one of which shows both sides of 3 coins.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1792  Near the back is three-quarters of a page of news headed: "America" mostly taken up with a very detailed and exciting account of a family attacked by Indians, noting how the mother and children were able to fend off the invaders not once but twice. A few other bits as well.
Included are all 3 plates called for, one of which shows both sides of 3 coins.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1762

• Siege of Havana, Cuba w/ foldout map
• British occupation - Seven Years' War

The prime content would certainly be the account of the battle of Havana, Cuba, headed: "Account of the Taking of the Havannah" which is nearly a full page account.
This is followed by the: "Articles of Capitulation agreed upon between Sir George Pocock...and the Earl of Albermarle, & the Marquis of Real Transporte...for the Surrender of the City & all its Dependencies with all

CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787

• Historic United States Constitution
• Constitutional Convention - Congress
• President George Washington signs

Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States--The Constitution of the United States was approved by Congress. This, along with the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights are likely the most historic 18th century documents to have in an American

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 1, 1907

• President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
• Keokuk, Iowa visit and speech
• Development of the waterways

The top of the front page has a banner headline: "PRES. ROOSEVELT AND SECRETARY TAFT" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 1, 1979

• "Cocaine Cowboys" film advertisement
• Grand opening day movie premieres
• Crime drama - Andy Warhol - Jack Palance

The back page has a full page advertisement for the opening day of the film "Cocaine Cowboys" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first

FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE, Washington, D.C., Oct, 1853  A very scace title, not listed in Gregory, nor in Union List of Serials.
This is the volume 1, number 5 issue which apparently listed until May, 1854. or 11 issues. Then there was a "new series" printed from May, 1855 thru April 1856.
This was an anti-slavery newspaper with articles including; "Does the Constitution Require Freemen To Hunt Fugitive Slaves?" "Slave Case--Judge McLean's Opinion" "The Southern Platform; or, Manual of Southern

EMANCIPATOR & WEEKLY CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 1, 1845  One of the less common anti-slavery newspapers with content as you might suspect. Page 3 has: "Mormons" noting in part: "The troubles between the Mormons and anti-Mormons are serious. The latter have determined that Nauvoo shall be broken up, and the worshippers driven from the county. The sheriff...has issued s proclamation for 2000 men to hold themselves in readiness...committee of the Mormons had had an interview with their opponents...

THE 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 extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the

THE 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 in the sport's section with headings, photos and stats. Also mention of this actually being the very first World Series baseball game with a African American player as a starter. Great

THE UNIVERSAL ASYLUM & COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, October, 1790  The issue begins with the continued: "History of the Life & Character of Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D." which takes 6 pages & includes 4 letters signed by him in type from 1753 & 1754: B. Franklin.
Other articles include: "On the Invention of Porcelain in Europe" "Thoughts on Education...", more on the continued article: "History of the American Revolution" "Strictures on Dr. Brown's Elements of Medicine" "An Oration on the

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 1, 1970

• Marc Reymont's performance advertisement
• Occultism - witches spells - witchcraft - tarot
• Clairvoyance - voodoo - telepathy - hypnotism
• Orrie de Nooyer Auditorium - Hackensack NJ

Page 34 has a 7 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for: "Marc Reymont's Occultism in the 70's" tour. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
As most might be aware "The Village Voice"

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, New York, Oct. 1877 - Jan. 1878

• Mark Twain's 4-part series
• "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion"
• 4-month (complete) set

By far the most notable content is the four-part series by Mark Twain written for The Atlantic Monthly: "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion". This serialized "story" is concerning a trip he took to Bermuda, described as "a novelty namely, a trip for pure recreation, the bread-and-butter element left out." It is always great to have the work of a

POMEROY'S ADVANCE THOUGHT, New York, October, 1887  This paper has many articles on mining and worldwide news. This is the volume 1, number 3 issue.
It was really published to promote M. M. Pomeroy's Atlantic-Pacific Railroad Tunnel Company, which was struggling to make enough money to complete the railroad tunnel through the Continental Divide west of Silver Plume, Colorado. Although the tunnel was started, it was never completed. 
Complete in 32 pages, 10 3/4 by 14 1/4 inches, loss to an

THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, Manila, Philippine Islands, Oct. 1, 1898

• Rare publication during
• Philippine-American War

This was the first American newspaper in Manila. A quite scarce title, plus this is the volume 1, number 4 issue.
As the title would suggest it was published during the Spanish-American War for American soldiers. The content is almost entirely military-themed, with a great wealth of ads as well.
Six pages, loss at the right margin does cause some text loss to pages 1, 2, 3 and 4, never

CANTEEN, Washington, D.C., October, 1890  This was a newspaper for veterans of the Civil War with much of the content relating to reflective thoughts, helpful hints, etc. 
Eight pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, patriotic masthead, minor loss at the margin not close to any text, very nice condition.

DESERET NEWS, Great Salt Lake City, U.T. (Utah Territory), Oct. 1, 1853

• Governor Brigham Young

An early issue of the first newspaper in Utah, having begun in 1850. This is the volume 3, number 18 issue.
Most of the front page is taken up with a portion of the: "Life Of Joseph Smith".
Page 2 has: "TERRITORY OF UTAH - PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR" which is signed by him in type: Brigham Young.
In this Proclamation, Governor Young addresses the conflicts with the Utah Indians. He advises the

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York,  Oct. 1, 1898  This is a very significant magazine in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" states that the mentioned advertisement was the very first automobile ad ever published in America.
A back page advertisement is headed: "The Winton Motor Carriage" and describes the fine features of the automobile, which has a "Friable Speed Hydro-Carbon Motor", selling for $1,000.
The advertisement is 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches and

JACK ARMSTRONG TRU-FLITE NEWS, Minneapolis, October, 1944  This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a promotional "newspaper" for Tru-Flite model planes.
A curious newspaper with no advertisements save for the promotional offers on the back page. For one Wheaties box top and five cents you get model plates of the Curtis P-40 Flying Tiger and the Jap Mitsubishi Zero. Other similar offers as well.
Four pages, very nice condition.

Background: Tru-Flite model planes refer to two notable lines of

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1792   Near the back is three-quarters of a page of news headed: "America" mostly taken up with a very detailed and exciting account of a family attacked by Indians, noting how the mother and children were able to fend off the invaders not once but twice. A few other bits as well.
Included are all 3 plates called for, one of which shows both sides of 3 coins.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 1/4 by 8

SAINT PAUL DAILY MINNESOTIAN, Minnesota, Oct. 1, 1858

• Rare pre Civil War title
• Ramsey County

A wide variety of news reports of the day and a great wealth of advertisements from before the Civil War. Uncommon from this Northern city.
Four pages, large folio size, nice condition.

THE SPICE BOX, Boston, October, 1880  This is the volume 1, number 10 issue of a quite scarce newspaper "Published by the Boston Branch, Grocery and Tea House". The front page features nice headlines concerning a recent election.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.

background: The Spice Box serves as a quintessential example of 19th-century "house organ" journalism, where commercial interests blended seamlessly with civic engagement to foster customer loyalty. Published by the

CRICKET ON THE HEARTH, New York, October, 1882  The masthead notes: "Devoted to Useful Knowledge, Literature, & Amusement". Page 5 has an article: "Pennsylvania Scenery" with two prints: "Conestoga Bridge" and: "On the River Below Renovo".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 1, 1666

• The great plague
• London fire report

The back page contains a report: "The Plague continuing still very dangerous at Cambridge, Peterborough, and other places near the City of Ely, the Lord Bishop of Ely hath thought fit to prohibit the holding of the Fairs of St. Luke & St. Audrey at Ely this instant October." plus the back page also has a report about the arrest of a man for "...having presumed to publish in print certain propositions for the

THE EDITOR'S DREAM, 'September 31"

• Fake publication w/ a futuristic headline

As the title of the newspaper implies, this is not a legitimate newspaper but rather a "dream" headline any publisher would love to print.

In large type is: “NAZIS QUIT ! ” “Hitler Seized in Mountain Hideout: Nazi Chiefs Nabbed“ with a photo showing Hitler behind bars. Even the date (no year noted) is not legitimate as September has only 30 days.

This was obviously created at some point before the end of World War II,

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 1, 1800

• Turn of the 19th century
• Nice issue for display

A wonderful masthead makes this a displayable issue.
Page 3 has over a full column report from Paris: "American Envoys - State of the Negotiation Between France and America". This is over the XYZ Affair, a diplomatic incident between French and United States diplomats that resulted in a limited, undeclared war known as the Quasi-War. Negotiators restored peace with the Convention of

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1756

• Great & quite large map of Europe
• Oswego - French & Indian War
• Judaica - Jewish content

The prime feature would be the very nice & large foldout map titled in the cartouche: "A New & Correct CHART  of  EUROPE..." which shows all of Europe as well as Iceland, Russia, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East including Jerusalem, Joppa, Cairo, & Cyprus. This map measures 13 1/4 by 16 1/2 inches, margins being sufficiently wide. There is some

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 1, 2001

• Tom Brady 1st NFL football game start
• New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts

Page 7 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "Patriots Turn Up the Defense" with lead-in: "New England 44, Indianapolis 13" with 2 related photos. Text includes: "...He was replaced by Tom Brady, who went 13 of 23 for 168 yards" This was Tom Brady's very 1st NFL game start. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Oct. 1, 1938

• German annexation of Sudetenland begins
• Nazis - Adolf Hitler enters Czechoslovakia

The day prior British Prime Minster Neville Chamberlain gave a speech concerning the Munich Agreement and the Anglo-German Declaration and assured the British people that: "...it is peace for our time".  The front page has a five column headline: "CZECHS YIELD TO POLAND; GERMAN ARMY MARCHES INTO FIRST SUDETENLAND ZONE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 16 pages, light and a

AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, November, 1853  Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
There is much in this issue including an analysis of the phrenology of "Black Hawk--A ac Chief" with two prints of him. Also prints of a "Patagonian" with skull, and a "Skull of A Hindoo" and other skulls

AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, October, 1853  Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has: "Phrenology, Ask Applicable to the Professions" "Importance of Phrenology", a biographical sketch of Amos Pilbury, with a print of him.
Also an article & 3 prints on the skulls of native

THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, Oct. 1, 1972

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
• vs. Purdue Boilermakers
• Best publication to be had (rare)

The front page has a nice banner headline: "SUPER SOPHS CRUNCH PRUDUE" with subhead and color photo. More in the sport's section.
Seventy pages, light toning along the central fold, nice condition.

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 1, 1796  A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements. A fine opportunity for an early newspaper at a low price.
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, (Edinburgh, Scotland), October, 1769  A somewhat "generic" issue of this uncommon magazine title with a wide variety of articles from before the outbreak of war with the American colonies. 
Near the back is a half page of reports from "British North America".
The front page has the "Contents" listed. Complete in 56 pages, 5 by 8 inches, minor margin loss to an inside leaf, some ink staining within, minor damp stains at margins, generally good condition.

BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct., Nov., Dec., 1867  A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
The primary feature is the 1 1/2 page article: "the Nativity of Charles Dickens" which includes a large print of him.
Among the articles: "Epidemic Diseases Astrologically Regarded" "The Value of a Nativity" "Curious Secrets In Occult Philosophy" "The Fate of the

BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct., Nov., Dec., 1866

• Uncommon publication
• Astrology - Horoscope
• Napoleon III

A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
The front page features a large print of: "Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France". Among the articles: "Ancient Divination of the Wheel of Pythagoras" with a half page print of it; "Unfortunate & Evil