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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 27, 1906  Full front page photo captioned: "Count De La Vaulx Starting With the "Walhalla' In The International Balloon Race." Report inside about the "First International Balloon Race" has seven related photos of the event.
Note: The Gordon Bennett Cup (or Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett) is the world's oldest gas balloon race, and is regarded as the premier event of world balloon racing.
Additional articles with related photos and illustrations are

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 27, 1940 The top of page 16 has a four column heading: "Sounding of Ram's Horn Heralds Coming Of the Year 5701 for Jewish Race" with subhead and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally good. Should be handled with care.

Background: Published in the New York World-Telegram during the solemn transition to Rosh Hashanah and the Hebrew year 5701, Elliott

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 27, 1966

• Dr. Timothy Leary ad
• Psychedelic celebration #2
• Andy Warhol's Plastic Inevitable
• The Velvet Underground & Nico

Page 17 has a 4 x 3 1/2 inch ad for a "DR. TIMOTHY LEARY" lecture at Village Theater.
Page 18 has a small advertisement for: "Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico" performance at The Balloon Farm.
And the bottom of page 23 has a 9 1/2 x 3 inch ad for: "ANDY WARHOL'S PLASTIC INEVITABLE THE VELVET UNDERGROUND &

COLOR COMIC STRIPS section only of The Detroit Free Press, Oct. 27, 1963

• 1st appearance of "Bamm Bamm" Rubble
• "The Flintstones" color comic strip
• "Stone age" animated comedy series

This section has several color comic strips which includes a page 4 "THE FLINTSTONES" strip with the very first appearance of "Bamm Bamm". (see images) 
Complete color comic section with 8 pages, small binding holes and minor wear along the blank spine, generally in nice condition.

background: The October 27, 1963,

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 27, 1933

• Hollywood actress Carole Lombard
• Ill w/ influenza or mental breakdown ?

The front page has a small one column heading: "Carole Lombard Seriously Ill; Suffers a Relapse" (see image)
Complete with all 56 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes long the spine.

Background: In the 1930s, studios often managed the public image of actors very tightly. If a star was stressed, depressed, or having what today would be recognized as mental

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 27, 1992

• Coffee table book "SEX" release advertisement
• Erotic softcore pornography - sadomasochism
• President Bill Clinton - "Slick Willie"
• Womanizer - rapist - cheating husband
• About to win the 1992 election

Page 13 has a full page advertisement for the newly released Madonna book titled: "SEX" (see images) This book was officially released the same week of the date of this publication. Madonna started her career in the Greenwich

THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY, Or Thomas's Boston Journal, October 27, 1774

• Extremely rare publication w/ Paul Revere
• Pre American Revolutionary War era
• "Join or Die" snake issue masthead

It would be difficult to properly place both the scarcity and desirability of this newspaper in the context of American history. This issue has the famous "Join Or Die" engraving stretching across the masthead.

In the same way that the famous "Dewey Defeats Truman" issue of the Chicago Tribune is commonly used in

OLLA PODRIDA, Oxford, England, Oct. 27, 1787  This was a short-lived publication from London\ with surviving archives spanning from 1787 to 1788. Its name, derived from the Spanish term "olla podrida" meaning "rotten pot" or a mixed stew, likely hints at the diverse array of topics and articles it featured.
This period in history was marked by significant upheaval—think of the American Revolution’s aftermath and the early rumblings of the French Revolution—which may have shaped the newspaper’s

Colorful and very displayable broadside announcing the "PEACE JUBILEE at PHILADELPHIA, October 26 and 27, 1898". Negotiations for peace to end the Spanish-American War began on October 1.
See the photos for the details. It measures 9 3/4 by 24 inches, and is in very nice condition. Blank on the reverse.

THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 27, 1781

• Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
• American Revolutionary War ending

A wonderfully historic issue and nicely presented, as the details of Cornwallis surrendering to Washington at Yorktown, essentially ending the Revolutionary War.
The entire middle column of the front page is Washington's historic letter, dated at "Head-Quarters, near York, 19th October. 1781" and beginning: "Sir, I have the honor to inform Congress,

THE TUOLUMNE INDEPENDENT, Sonora, California, Oct. 27, 1883

• Rare Old West publication

From this old, beautiful town at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It was founded by Mexican miners during the gold rush era.
Various news and some nice, Western-themed advertisements of the day.
Eight pages, good condition.

background: In the early 1880s, Sonora, California, was shedding its rough-and-tumble "Gold Rush" skin to become a more permanent, industrious Victorian hub known as the

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 27, 1859  Among the articles concerning the John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry are: "The Virginia Insurrection" "The Trial of Capt. Brown and Others" "Arrest of Capt. Cook" & "Mr. Giddings & John Brown".
Eight pages, irregular at the spine from disbinding, good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1963  This is the sports section only.
The front page has a two column head: "24-12 Nay Victory Aided by 4 Pass Interceptions" with a related photo showing Roger Staubach. Complete sport's section with 22 pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1963

• President John F. Kennedy - JFK
• Last policy/ideals speech given
• Pre-Dallas, Texas assassination

Obviously unknown at the time but less than 4 weeks later John F. Kennedy would be assassinated in Dallas.
The front page has an article: "Kennedy, Honoring Frost, Bids U.S. Heed Its Artists" which carries over to page 87, where is found what would prove to be the last public address by JFK.
The heading on page 87 reads: "Text of President's Address at Amherst" with the

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 27, 1707

• First Parliament of Great Britain

A very historic issue as the front page reports on the very first session of Parliament of the newly-created Parliament of Great Britain which occurred on October 23. The union of England and Scotland was official several months previous by the ratification of the Acts of Union involving both England and Scotland.
The front page reports from Westminster, with an Oct. 23 dateline, the arrival of Queen Anne. There

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 27, 2007

• Opening weekend for "Dan in Real Life" and "SAW IV"
• Full-page ads

The Calendar section has full-page ads for "Dan in Real Life", staring Steve Carell, "Michael Clayton", staring George Clooney, & "SAW IV".
Great to have these advertisements in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Contains only the Front and the Calendar sections, in very nice condition.

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 27, 1800  The back page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: John Adams, and the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.
One Act is for: "...appropriations for the military establishment of the United States...".
Four pages, some damp staining, generally good.

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 27, 1859

• John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
• Harpers Ferry, West Virginia trial

The top of page 3 has many nice column heads including: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Arraignment of Old Brown and His Companions on Charges of Conspiracy, Treason and Murder" "Brown Appeals for a Postponement of His Trial" "Arrest of the Fugitive Cook" The Kansas Work of the Abolitionists Exposed" and more.
Over half of page 3 is taken up with a wealth of reports on the Harper's Ferry

TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, California, Oct. 27, 1877

• Wild Old West era
• Rare publication

From this town at the "elbow" of California near the Nevada border at an elevation of 5800 ft. Historically well known for the Donner Party tragedy which happened nearby in 1846.
Four pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, Oct. 27, 1945  A patriotic red, white & blue issue with the banner headline: "TRUMAN BASES PEACE ON POWER" with subhead: "Tells Policy at Commissioning of Huge Carrier Roosevelt".
The decorative front page is printed in red and blue ink. Pages 2 and 3 have much on the naval parade in New York.
The complete first section with 8 pages, good condition.

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY - "Hallowe'en Number", October 27,1910  Collectors tend to like displayable magazine covered for various holidays and events, and this is one of the nicest Halloween covers we have seen. And it's the complete issue with a wide variety of articles, illustrations, and photos inside. One curious article is: "Is the Automobile A National Menace?" plus there is a half page of baseball photos which includes Christy Mathewson among others. But there is nothing concerning

THE STARS AND STRIPES, Fifth Army Combat Edition, Italy, Oct. 27, 1943  The motto in the dateline is "Be Alert And Live".
The banner head reports: "Nazis Flee Russ Trap" and smaller heads: "Disaster Looms" "Fifth Gains Heights" "Nazis Need Machinery" "You're In Italy".
Although there were many editions of this famous military newspaper, this appears to be the first of this edition we have encountered.
Four pages, 9 by 12 inches, some wear at the folds and margins, some minor tears and chipping

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27, 1891  The front page has a half column report headed: "WALT WHITMAN DYING" "The 'Good Gray Poet' is Fast Approaching Dissolution" "Stricken With Paralysis" "It is Slowly Nearing the Heart and the End May Come at Any Moment--The Poet Has Chosen the Spot Where His Body Is to Lie". 
Actually, he would live for another five months.
Included with the detailed article is a print of him as well.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the irregular

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 27, 1884

• Marietta Stow - Women's rights advocate
• Vice president of the U.S. candidate (1st female)

Page 5 has a print of: "Marietta L Stow" with a one-third column article on he headed: "Candidate for the Vice Presidency".
As can be verified online, in 1884 Marietta Stow became the first woman to run for vice president, as the running mate of Belva Lockwood for the Equal Rights Party. Lockwood is mentioned in this article as well.
Although other newspapers

JB - ILLUSTSRIERTE BEOBACHTER (Illustrated Observer), Munich, Oct. 27, 1938  The entire front page is taken up with a photo that includes Adolf Hitler. A wealth of Nazi propaganda reporting, with many photos, in this 48 page, tabloid-size newspaper;
An inside page has an ad clipped, otherwise very nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1864

• 20 inch Rodman Gun first tested
• John Paul Jones Park - Fort Hamilton
• Brooklyn, New York cannon
• American Civil War

The back page has a very interesting report headed: "The Largest Gun In the World" "Successful Trial of the Twenty-Inch Rodman Gun at Fort Hamilton".
This 20-inch version in the largest muzzle loading cannon ever made in the United States. A historic report here.
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The War In Georgia" "Sherman's

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 27, 1866

• Early baseball player profile w/ portrait

An inside page of this issue has, under "Our Base-Ball Illustration", a 2 3/4 by 2 inch portrait of: "Chas. D. Walker, Active B.B. Club, N.Y."
Includes a biographical sketch of Walker, which states, in part: "...Mr. Walker, as a pitcher, has probably no superior in the country, ranking with McBride, for speed and command of the ball....As a fielder in his position he is perfectly fearless of the swiftest

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 1859

• John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
• Harpers Ferry, West Virginia trial

Page 3 has over 1 1/2 column taken up with: "Examination Of The Conspirators" in the John Brown insurrection case. One bit mentions: "...to examine the prisoners captured in the recent insurrection...directed to bring in the prisoners who were conducted from jail under a guard of 80 armed men...The prisoners were brought in amidst profound silence. Capt.

LOS ANGLES TIMES, Oct. 27, 1984

• Michael Jordan's makes his NBA debut
• Chicago Bulls professional basketball

Page 13 of the sport's section has a very small and inconspicuous heading: "Chicago 109, Washington 93" with text beginning with: "Michael Jordan, who has received more accolades than any rookie since Magic Johnson, scored 17 points in his debut in Chicago..." (see) Unfortunate for the discrete report here but it is what it is, still a first report on Jordan's NBA regular-season debut. And

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 27, 1798

• Charles Bulfinch designs Federal Street Theatre
• First American-born professional architect

The front page has an address: "To the President of the United States" from the officers of the Guilford Regiment of militia, relating to the troubling relationship with France. It is followed by his "Answer" signed in type: John Adams.
Inside has a lengthy: "Proclamation for a Day of Public Thanksgiving" signed in script type by the governor: Increase Sumner.

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 27, 1827

• Harmony Society description
• Harmonists, Harmonites, or Rappites

Inside has a half column article headed: "The Harmonists" which notes in part that: "Their settlement is situated on the northern bank of the Ohio river...18 miles below Pittsburg...there are now in Economy 750 inhabitants..." with a nice description of the town. Near the end is: "...The authority of Mr. Rapp over his colonists & their affection for him are unbounded..." with more.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Oct. 26 & 27, 1951

• Rocky Marciano (The Brockton Blockbuster)
• Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
• Heavyweight boxing fight

The top of page 8 of the 27th has a four column heading: "Marciano Is Newest Ring Idol" with subheads and photo of Louis. (see) You also get the Oct. 26th issue which has pre-fight coverage with photo of each boxer containing the tale-of-the-tape. (see)
Each issue is complete with 18 & 12 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Oct. 27, 1963

• Quarterback Roger Staubach
• Heisman & Maxwell trophy year
• Navy Midshipman football win
• vs. Pitt Panthers w/ photo

The top of the front page of the sport's section has a three column heading: "NAVY DOWNS PITT" with subhead and related photo showing Roger Staubach. (see) Other football games of the day throughout.
Complete sport's section only with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, generally very nice.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. October 27, 1970

• Muhammad Ali first fight back
• Heavyweight boxing vs. Jerry Quarry

The top of page 7 has a five column headline: "Ali Returns To Ring After 3 1/2 Years For 3rd-Round TKO Win Over Quarry" and more.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding slits along the spine, generally nice.

wikipedia notes: In March 1966, Ali refused to be inducted into the armed forces. He was systematically denied a boxing license in every state and

NEW YORK TIMES Oct. 27, 1862  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST" "Another Great Victory in Arkansas" "The Vicinity of Pea Ridge Again Made Memorable" "Morgan's Last Raid" "AFFAIRS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC" "The Enemy Reported to Have Evacuated Winchester" "A Movement Toward Gordonsville" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1862  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST" "Another Great Victory in Arkansas" "The Vicinity of Pea Ridge Again Made Memorable" "Morgan's Last Raid" "AFFAIRS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC" "The Enemy Reported to Have Evacuated Winchester" "A Movement Toward Gordonsville" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 27, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Rumored Rear Attack on Allenton & Rome" "Reports of a Strong Rebel Force this Side the Rappahannock Untrue" "Our Advance to be Opposed" "The Rebel Privateers" "News From the South" and more.
Eight pages, light damp stain to a lower corner.

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 27, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Army Of The Cumberland" "Rumored Rear Attack on Allenton & Rome" "News From General Burnside" "Reports of a Strong Rebel Force This Side the Rappahannock Untrue" "The Rebel Privateers" and much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1860

• Baseball games in New York's City Hall Park causing strife
• The Billiard Tournament at Lynch's Billiard Rooms
• Syrian Massacres

The front page has news from Europe telling of Syrian massacres. A backpage report gives details regarding a Billiards Tournament at Lynch's Billiard Rooms at Union Square (with mention of the famous match between James Lynch and Dudley Kavanagh which had occurred two years prior). The same page has an interesting article discussing

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 27, 1934

• Claude Neal Negro lynching
• Marianna, Jackson County, Florida

The front page has a one column heading: "Lynch Negro In Florida as Girl's Slayer" (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Claude Neal at Marianna, Florida
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

USA TODAY, Washington, D.C., October 27, 2005

• The Chicago White Sox Sweep World Series

Front page heading has, "Sox sweep into history", which tells of the White Sox winning the World Series.
Complete issue, in very nice condition. See images for details.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1934

• Imperial Japanese Navy to expand ?
• Prelude to bombing of Pearl Harbor

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "JAPAN TAKES FIRM STAND FOR NAVAL EQUALITY NOW; 1935 PARLEY IS IMPERILED" with subheads. (see) Was this the prelude that would eventually lead to the bombing of Pearl Harbor 7 years later ?.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1938

• Tex Austin suicide death (1st report)
• "King of the rodeo" promoter

The top of page 8 has a one column photo of Tex Austin with heading: "'TEX' AUSTIN KILLED BY GAS IN HIS GARAGE" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1931

• Richard Brinsley "Dick" Sheridan, Jr.
• West Point Army Cadet death (1st report)
• College football game vs. Yale (broken neck)

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Sheridan, Army End, Dies of Football Injury; Mother at Bedside After Fast Trip by Motor" (see) First report coverage on the death of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Jr., who broke his neck during a Army vs. Yale college football game.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1930

• Brazilian Revolution of 1930
• Armed movement - coup
• End of the First Brazilian Republic
• Washington Luis & Julio Prestes

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "VARGAS TAKES PRESIDENCY OF BRAZIL IN RIO TODAY; ORDER RESTORED IN NATION" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 3 with photo of Vargas. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1941

• Clanton, Alabama bus disaster
• Gasoline explosion

The back page has one column headings that include: "14 IN BLAZE BUS PERISH IN ALABAMA" and "Death of Eight Others Feared as Vehicle Hits Bridge Rail, Bursts Fuel Tank, Burns" and more (see photos). First report coverage on the gasoline explosion on a Montgomery-Birmingham passenger bus at Clanton, Alabama. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news,

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 27, 1832

• Black Hawk War
• Indian warriors

Page 2 has: "News from the Rocky Mountains" which is early. Elsewhere is: "Mortality of Slaves" and also: "Black Hawk" which concerning the Black Hawk War.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the

EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, October 27, 1873

• John C. Heenan death
• Bare Knuckle boxing

This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Utah" "Death of John C. Heenan, the Prize Fighter". See image for text.
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.

SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, October 27, 1837

• SS Great Western launching
• 1st steamship purpose-built for crossing the Atlantic

This issue contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout. Page 2 has a small one column heading: "The 'Great Western' Steam Ship". See images for text.

Complete in 4 pages, minor foxing spots, nice condition.

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, October 27, 1875

• Stonewall Jackson statue
• Richmond, Virginia

An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "JACKSON" "Unveiling of the Statue of Stonewall Jackson--Immense Crowds in Attendance--Great Rejoicing" and more. 1st report coverage on the unveiling of the statue of General "Stonewall" Jackson