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LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 3, 1985 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "MOTLEY CRUE" (small) at Long Beach Arena on one of the four pages. (see images)
In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 3, 1930
- Haile Selassie I coronation
- Emperor of Ethiopian Empire
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "African King Is Crowned Amid Barbaric Splendor" (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition, light toning, a little spine wear, generally in very nice condition.
Background: On November 2, 1930, Haile Selassie I (born Ras Tafari Makonnen) was crowned Emperor of Ethiopia alongside Empress Menen Asfaw at the Cathedral of St. George in Addis Ababa,
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 3, 1956
- "Wizard of OZ" movie classic
- Debuts on television - TV in color
- Judy Garland - Dorothy Gale
- Ruby slippers turn red for 1st time
Page 21 has a historic advertisement in television history for debut of the iconic movie "Wizard of OZ" This advertisement measures 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. The 1939 movie was a somewhat failure in theaters at the time of it's release and only became a family favorite when it began airing on television with the first showing on
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1945
- The 1945 Cairo Pogrom
- The Balfour Day riots
- Anti-Jewish - Jews by Arabs
- Anti-Zionist demonstration
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "EGYPT ARABS RIOT AGAINST ZIONISTS; 10 KILLED, 350 HURT" with subheads. (see images) related map is on page 2.
Complete with all 26 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
background: The anti-Zionist riots of November 2, 1945, represented a violent rupture in the social fabric of Egypt, as the 28th anniversary of
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 3, 1931
- Ralph Capone receives 3 year prison term
- Chicago gangland gangster - mobster
- Brother of Al "Scarface" Capone
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Ralph Capone Jailed in High Court Appeal" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.
Background:On November 2, 1931, Ralph Capone, the older brother of infamous gangster Al Capone, had his three-year prison sentence
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THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 3, 1975
- Black Sabbath - English heavy metal rock band
- "Sabotage" Madison Square Garden advertisement
- Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi w/ Aerosmith concert tour
Page 89 has a nice full page advertisement for the "Black Sabbath" concert at Madison Square Garden (Dec. 3)
Background:On December 3, 1975, Black Sabbath played a memorable show at Madison Square Garden in New York City during their Sabotage tour, with Aerosmith opening the night.
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 3, 1987
- Red Hot Chili Peppers - American rock band
- Performance at the Ritz nightclub advertisement
- Frontman Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea
Page 95 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a upcoming performance by the "RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS" at the "RITZ" nightclub in Manhattan. This particular ad contains images of the young band members. Page 130 has a smaller ad for the same performance. (see images)
Background: On October 31,
THE PEOPLE, New York, Nov. 3, 1877 A quite rare title as we can find nothing concerning it. It is not in Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" and it is too late for the American Antiquarian Society. Nothing can be found online. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue, and perhaps the last? Their motto in the masthead has: "Government of the people, by the people, for the people. - A. Lincoln."
The front page features a large comic illustration of John Morrissey, done by the famed artist
SPORTS SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 3, 1992
- Magic Johnson announces retirement
- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA basketball
- Early example of the AIDS epidemic
The front page of this section has a few reports concerning the announcement by Magic Johnson with headings that include: "Peer Pressure Might Has Effect" and color photo. Much more inside. See images for portion of the text. Great to have in this L.A. publication.
Complete sports section only with all 12 pages, nice condition.
LOS ANGLES TIMES, Nov. 3, 1992
- Hollywood producer Hal Roach death
- "Laurel and Hardy" "Our Gang" creator
- Short film comedy television TV series
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Film Pioneer Hal Roach, Comedy King, Dies at 100" with photo.(see image) First report coverage continues inside with another related photo. Great to have this report from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 22 pages, nice condition.
SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Nov. 3, 1803
- Historic Louisiana Purchase
- Expansion of the United States
Beginning on the front page is the complete text of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty with the two conventions, a small portion carrying over to page 2.
As noted in the National Archives website, the Louisiana Purchase was an agreement by which the United States acquired the entire Louisiana territory—over 828,000 square miles—from France. It consisted of three separate parts: a treaty of cession
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 3, 1966
- LSD - lysergic acid diethylamide
- Psychedelic drug - acid or lucy
- Forum on the benefits & bad affects
- Dr. Timothy Leary - psychiatrist
- Simon and Garfunkel with photo
Page 14 has a heading: "LSD Forum: Why Take the Trip?" Lengthy text continues on multiple pages.
Page 19 has a small heading: "The Sound of J D. Salinger Clapping" with photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 3, 1849 A page 3 article begins: "Vessels For California" which gives the details of the large number of ships leaving from the East and bound for California. The first sentence sets the stage: "The trade between the Atlantic cities & the Pacific has increased to such an extent that but few persons are likely to form a just conception of its amount...".
Page 2 has a very lengthy article: "Railroad To The Pacific - Mr. Benton's Speech in the
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 3, 1679
- Popish Plot (to kill King Charles II) pardon ?
This issue has two items concerning the curious Popish Plot, the fabricated scheme accusing Catholics of plotting the assassination of King Charles II.
Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with a Royal Proclamation by the king pardon to those providing information in the Popish Plot. The back page has a report from Whitehall concerning "...certain dangerous and treasonable papers
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1984
- American killer Margie Velma Barfield
- 1st Woman executed after resumption of capital punishment
- First Woman execution by lethal injection
- Central Prison - Raleigh, North Carolina
The top of page 7 has a three column heading: "Woman Executed in North Carolina" with photo. (see images) Related article on the same page.
Complete with 32 pages, address label within the masthead, otherwise in nice condition.
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE, Nov. 22, 1981
- Centralia, Pennsylvania mine fire disaster
- The Weather Underground
The front cover has: "THE SEEDS OF TERROR - How Children Of Privilege Became The Weather Underground", by Lucinda Franks. Related photos and test continue on the inside taking multiple pages.
Also present starting on page 155 and continuing for several pages as well is: "SLOW BURN IN CENTRALIA, PA", which tells the sad story of how an out-of-control mine fire turned an entire rural PA
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1960
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- John F. Kennedy - JFK
- 1960 Presidential campaign
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "Negro Unit Charges King Aids Kennedy" (see images) The presidential was just a few days away.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning along the central fold, a little margins wear, generally good.
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 3, 1960
- Explorer 8 launch and orbit
- NASA Research satellite
The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. Orbits 'Space Lab'" with subheads and small photo. (see images)
Complete with 50+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within the masthead, Generally nice.
CHRONICLE & NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Nov. 3, 1880
- General James A. Garfield
- Presidential election win (1st report)
The front page haw a treat stack of first column headlines taking over three-quarters of the column, including: "OVERWHELMING!" "The Greatest Political Battle!" "The Grandest Republican Victory" "GARFIELD VINDICATED" "An Almost Solid South is Met by an Unbroken North" "Garfield Carries Hancock's Word, Hancock's Town" "Hancock's County & Hancock's State" "A General Rout All
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THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 3, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Capital of Crimea Captured & Russians In Full Retreat" "Nearly Half-A-Million Tons of British Shipping Sunk During October" "The Jews Dragging America Into War" "American Catholic Against War" and more.
More war-related content inside.
Four pages, tiny binding
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1933
- Caribou Bill death
- Yukon gold rush
- Dog sled fame
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "W. F. COOPER DEAD; FAMOUS IN YUKON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of William F. Cooper, known for his exploits in the gold region of Alaska. 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 in 42 pages, this is
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 3, 1946
- 2nd ever NBA basketball game
- Chicago Stags 1st game
- Historic report
Page 4of section 2 has a somewhat discrete report with a one column heading: "Stags Win 1st Start in New Basket League" (see) This was actually the 2nd ever NBA game played (night before) and the very 1st in Chicago. Terrific to have this in a Chicago publication. Very rare as such. A historic report marking the league's humble beginning.
Thirty plus pages, light toning at the margins,
MORNING OREGONIAN, Portland, Nov. 3, 1880
- Rare publication
- Wild old West era
An early issue from Portland, filled with various local and regional news reports of the day along with a wide range of advertisements.
Four pages, large folio size, some archival mends, minor margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 3, 2013
- Pre-premier ads and reviews
- Frozen
- Hunger Games: Catching Fire & Black Nativity
- Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Calendar Section has much to reveal about the upcoming movies of the holiday season. The front page of the Calendar section reads: "Holiday Movie Sneak Peaks" with photos from "Hunger Games", "Thor: The Dark World", and "Frozen".
Movie reviews found within include: "Frozen", "Thor: The Dark World", "The Book Thief", "Hunger Games: Catching Fire", "Saving
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 3, 1906
- Robert Edwin Peary Sr.
- North Pole exploration
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "COMMANDER PEARY NEAR THE POLE" with subhead. (see) 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 stamps within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, Nov. 3, 1842
- Rare abolitionism publication
- American Anti-Slavery Society
- Capture & trial of George Latimer
As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery newspaper from 19 years before the Civil War.
Among the articles: "Henry Clay" "Henry Clay & His Slaves" "United States Oppression" "Clay & Slavery" "Anti-Slavery Items" which concerning: "The Philadelphia Slave Case".
Of special note is a detailed article: "The Boston Slave Case" being the case of George
THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 3, 1863 Among the page 3 column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Tennessee" "General Grant's Communications Again Threatened" "15,000 Rebels Threatening to Cross the Tennessee" "Large Captures of Prisoners" "The Exact Situation at Chattanooga" "Bombardment of Fort Sumter Renews" and more.
Eight pages, light damp stain to a lower corner.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1925
- George "Dutch" Anderson killed
- Prohibition era criminal
- Gerald Chapman comrade
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'DUTCH' ANDERSON SLAIN BY OFFICER HE SHOT FATALLY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the gunfight between police and Anderson at Muskegon, Michigan.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, light toning with a little wear at the margins, generally nice.
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 3, 1873
- John C. Heenan death funeral
- Bare Knuckle boxing - boxer
Page 8 has an article headed: "The Heenan Obsequies" "Funeral Ceremonies of America's Favorite Boxer..." (see)
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, November 3, 1887
- Jenny Lind death
- Swedish Nightingale
- Opera singer
Page 2 has a small and very inconspicuous report under: "Jenny Lind Dead" which text that begins: "That wondrous voice to be heard no more on earth !...."
Complete with 4 pages, a very large sized issue measuring 29 1/2 by 23 1/2 inches, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Nov. 3, 1885
- George B. McClellan burial
- Civil War Major-General
The top of the front page has one column heading: "LAID TO REST" with subheads. (see)
Eight pages, some margin wear with a few small tears, generally good.
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, November 3, 1848 A pg. 3 notice headed "Gen. Tom Thumb" gives details about the appearance of the " Man in Miniature" at the Boston Museum. Other news of the day including slavery related content is present as well.
Archival mends to two minor tears at the spine, a small piece missing in the blank outer margins, occasional foxing to unrelated text.
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 3, 1882 Page 2 has a somewhat brief article headed: "Dick Liddell [Liddil] Released on Bond" noting in part: "...the case of Dick Liddel, on trial for conspiracy in connection with the Mussel Shoals robbery, committed by Frank and Jesse James and Bill Ryan..." with more (see). Page 5 has: "Taught To Be Cowboys" "The Practical Training of Stock Men Made the Object of a School in Texas".
Twelve pages, nice condition.
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 3, 1888 Among the many prints in this issue is a full page with seven scenes of: "The Denison Gold-Mines, Near Algoma, Lake Huron, Upper Canada." with captions identifying each (see).
Complete in 32 pages, great condition.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1944
- Thomas Midgley Jr. death
- Ethyl gasoline inventor
Page 21 has one column headlines: "THOS. MIDGLEY DIES; NOTED CHEMIST, 55" "Inventor of Ethyl Gasoline Is Accident Victim--A Pioneer of Synthetic Rubber" with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the freakish death of ethyl gasoline inventor, Thomas Midgley, Jr.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 38 pages, nice condition.
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 3, 1779 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Further Thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs, October, 1779" which has as its theme: "The two great parties into which this kingdom is unhappily divided, can agree in nothing but in maintaining & propagating one grand and capital mistake relative to the welfare of this nation, vis: That colonies are necessary for the support, preservation, and extension of commerce. A fatal error..." and the
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1943
- Rocket warfare during World War II
- Secret Nazi weapon on Britain
This 42 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 2: "War and Air Power", "German Development of Rocket Weapons Held Up as Example to Be Met by Allies" (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including sports and advertisements with much on World War II. Rag edition in great condition.
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, November 3, 1930
- Tom Mix - Cowboy actor
- Western movies fame
This 20 page newspaper has a one column photo of Tom Mix with heading: "Cowboy Ill".
Other news of the day. Light browning with a little margin wear and chipping, irregular at the spine, otherwise good condition.
wikipedia notes: Thomas Edwin "Tom" Mix (born Thomas Hezikiah Mix;[1] January 6, 1880 – October 12, 1940) was an American film actor and the star of many early Western movies. He
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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, November 3, 1864
- CSS Albemarle sinking
- Confederate ironclad ram
The front page has one column Civil War heads including: "VERY LATEST NEWS" "Destruction of the Albemarle" "Another Rebel Raid on Our Northern Frontier" "The Repulse of the Enemy" "Excitement at Buffalo" "A Plot to Burn Northern Cities" "Defeat of the Rebel Gen. Forrest" "Sherman Reported All Right" and more.
Complete with eight pages, 13 by 20 inches, never bound nor trimmed, and in good condition.
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 3, 1938 This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17:
- Foxx Is Called Most Valuable
- Jimmy Gets Honors for Third Time
Other news of the day, sports and advertisements throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated November 3, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Bunk... Because 30 Million Americans Will Vote Today" "Allies Capture Kokoda, Key Jap Base on New Guinea" "Soviets Lose Key Town In Caucasus". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1900 Tientsin; The Taking of Peking; doublepage centerfold "The Drought In The Southwest" by Frederic Remington; The Evil Men In The Passion Play; The Warren Street Disaster; front page photo of John Sherman; and other news of the day. See photo for details.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1894 Full front page illus. of "The Proposed Design for the New Library Building of Columbia College." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Potato Day at Greeley, Colorado" and "The Salvation Army Meeting at Carnegie Music Hall, New York - General Booth Addressing the Audience."
Full pg. illus. of "Columbia College, New York." Several pages of "Portraits of Women." 1/3 pg. portrait of "United States Senator Faulkner, of West Virginia." Two 1/4 pg. illus. of
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1888 Front page print: "The Right Honorable Joseph Chamberlain". Fullpg. with 3 illus: 'Canvas-Back Duck Shooting on Chesapeake Bay'. Fullpg: 'New Naval Exercises--'Prepare to Abandon Ship!' Fullpg: 'A Mississippi Coast Peddler' with Black women. Fullpg. with 8 illus. of 'Perth Amboy, New Jersey'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in sixteen pages.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1883 Full ftpg. shows: "General William Tecumseh Sherman". Three-quarter page print: "Robbing a Wild Bee Hive". Full page with 3 prints: "Henry Irving in 'The Bells'--Matthias and the Mesmerist". Full page print: "The Bay State Campaign". Very nice fullpg. print: "On the Yukon River" in Alaska shows 6 scenes, with Eskimos. Full page of cartoons by A.B. Frost: "Mr. Bites and His Hammerless Gun" plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 3, 1877 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: 'The Millennium--The Tiger & the Lamb Lie Together'. Displayable fullpg. illus. of: 'Hot Springs, Arkansas'. Another Nast cartoon.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 3, 1866 Very nice full ftpg. shows a Black man & his grandchild: 'Uncle Tom & His Grandchild'. Nice fullpg. has 2 scenes of: 'View of the City & Harbor of Quebec', one after the great fire. Another halfpg. view of: 'St. Roch, Quebec'. Great fullpg. baseball print: 'The Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn, & the Athletics of Philadelphia' shows 18 players in uniform. One of the members of this 1866 Athletics was a famous Jewish ball player named Lipman Pike. Some sources
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1860 Frontpg. has 1/2 pg. print: "The Last of the Prince--The Royal Squadron Steaming Out of Portland Harbor". Fullpg. shows: "Our Recent Vistitors, The Prince of Wales and Suite--At Brady's Gallery, New York". Nice dblpgctrfld. shows an elegant naval parade: "Embarkation of the Prince of Wales at Portland, Maine". Great fullpg. view of: "The City of Portland, Maine" plus much more. Also within this issue is a short story by Charles Dickens entitled "The
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Airplane Breaks Speed Record by Reacing 259 mph
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1923 Ftpg. 3 line, 1 col. head: "Naval Airman Flies 259 Miles an Hour For World's Record" & subheads: "Lieut. Brow Races Lieut.. Williams, Who Beat Him at St. Louis, at Mitchell Field" "Planes Faster Than Eyes" & more.
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