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ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 14, 1935

• Lawrence of Arabia motorcycle accident
• Colonel
• Would die less than a week later

The top of page 3 has a two column photo showing Lawrence of Arabia in Arabian clothing with heading: "Leader of War in Arabia Injured" Also a one column heading: "LAWRENCE OF ARABIA BADLY HURT IN CRASH" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at t he margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.

Background:

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1950

• The golden age of gangsters - mob - crime bosses
• Frank Costello - Meyer Lansky - Ralph Capone
• Joe Adonis - Mickey Cohan - racketeering inquiry

The top of front page has a one column heading: "COSTELLO ON LIST OF 150 RACKETEERS IN U.S. CRIME QUEST" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 60 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: Authorized on May 8, 1950, by Senate Resolution 202 under Chairman Estes Kefauver, the Kefauver Committee was a landmark inquiry

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 28, 1979

• "ALIEN" opening day film advertisement
• Science fiction extraterrestrial horror movie
• Actors Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt
• "No Nukes" concert at Madison Square Garden

The back page has a full page advertisement for the opening day of the horror film "ALIEN"
Background: The 1979 release of Alien, directed by Ridley Scott, was significant because it fundamentally redefined science-fiction cinema by fusing it with visceral

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1944

• Jewish Holocaust becoming known for the 1st time
• Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations

Page 5 has one column headings: "NAZIS BAR RESCUE OF 1,350 ORPHANS" "Refuse Safe-Conduct for Ship to Carry Jews Whose Parents Were Murdered in Balkans". (see images)
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: The May 22, 1944 diplomatic and intelligence communications from Bucharest detailed the critical plight of nearly 2,000 Jewish orphans—survivors

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1935

• Jewish boxer Barney Ross wins boxing title
• World Welterweight Championship fight
• vs. Jimmy McLarnin at Madison Square Garden

The top of page 25 has a banner heading: "Crowd of 40,000 Sees Ross regain the World's Welterweight Championship" with subheads, related photo and round by round description. (see images) Nice to have from the city where this fight took place.
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: The significance of

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 10, 1987 (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 "DURAN DURAN" at The Forum on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of

BOSTON GAZETTE, May 25, 1807

• Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad

A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "BOSTON SAILORS", a theatrical performance, with the character "Jack Junk" performed by  "Mr. Poe" and more. (see image) He was the father of Edgar Allan Poe.
News of the day and other interesting advertisements. Four pages, nice condition.

Background: On May 25, 1807, David Poe Jr., an itinerant actor and the

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1939

• Very 1st sport's event on television
• Princeton vs. Columbia baseball game
• Historic broadcasting first

The sport's section (page 33) has a three column heading : "Columbia Loses Twice" with subheads that include: "PRINCETON ANNEXES LEAGUE TWIN  BILL" and more with box scores and related photo. (see) A very historic issue in the field of broadcasting as this was the very 1st sporting event ever to be televised with text that includes: "...was televised by the

LOS ANGELES TIMES (Calendar section only), May 10, 2002

• Terrific "Spider-Man" film advertisement
• Grand Opening week movie premiere
• Superhero - Toby Maguire - James Franco
• Measures a whopping 23 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches

A terrific issue on the motion picture hit "SPIDER-MAN" and perhaps no better issue 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

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1937

• LZ 129 Hindenburg rigid airship
• Pride of Nazi Germany & Adolf Hitler
• Infamous trip to America beginning

Page 21 has a one column heading: "HINDENBURG OFF FOR U.S. TOMORROW" with subheads. (see images) 
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning, good condition.

Background: The departure of the LZ 129 Hindenburg from Frankfurt on May 3, 1937, marks a poignant threshold in aviation history, as it was the start of the luxury airship’s final, fateful transatlantic

DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) May 28, 1889  This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. It attracted larger-than-life Old West figures including Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok (who was killed there). "Union List of Newspapers" notes only two institutions have but scattered 19th century issues of this

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 21, 1995 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "TALES FROM THE HOOD" by Spike Lee on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 1, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "NASTY HABITS" starring Glenda Jackson on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

LOS ANGELES TIMES (calendar section only), May 16, 1985

• Madonna "Queen of Pop" - Virgin Tour
• Singer - songwriter - actress & more

Page 10 has a 7 x 4 inch notice for a TV special that night on the recent phenomenon of "Madonna Mania." The photo of Madonna here was her iconic "Like a Virgin" album cover image.
Complete Calendar section only with all 12 pages, nice condition.

Background: This rare May 16, 1985 Los Angeles Times "Calendar" section display ad captures a singular moment in pop

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 17, 1677

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
• Unique gift idea for that history buff

This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 19, 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), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "RAMBO: First Blood Part II" starring Sylvester Stallone on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1985

• MOVE - Black liberation advocate organization - cult ?
• Cobbs Creek neighborhood of Philadelphia bombing

The front page has a banner headline: "Warning From Cult Reported" with subhead and photo. Coverage continues inside with another related photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, very light toning along the central fold, nice condition.

Background: The 1985 MOVE bombing stands out as a extraordinarily rare and unprecedented event in

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 21, 1995 (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 upcoming live theatrical performances by "STOMP" at Veterans Wadsworth Theater on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 19, 1995

• Actress Elizabeth Montgomery death
• Star of "Bewitched" as Samantha Stevens
• Daughter of Hollywood actor Richard Montgomery

The bottom of the front page of section B has a heading that reads: "Elizabeth Montgomery Succumbs to Cancer" with photo. (see images)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all major sections (100+ pages), nice condition.

Background: An original May 19, 1995 edition of the Los

DAILY NEWS, New York City, May 18, 1998

• Davis Wells pitches a "Perfect Game"
• New York Yankees MLB baseball pitcher
• First Yankee since Don Larsen's famous one
• They unbelievably went to the same high school

This 48-page tabloid-sized newspaper has a unusual foldout front page which includes the front and back leafs of this issue.
The headline reads: "PERFECT GAME!" in bold letters within a photo of David Wells being carried off the field after the game. Very nice for display. Much more inside. Great

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 21, 1995 (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 "BOYZ II MEN" at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 19, 1995 (Calendar Section only)

• Best "Die Hard with a Vegrance" advertisement
• Opening day movie premiere double-page showing
• Actors Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson
• American action film with front-page review

A terrific issue published for the premiere showing of the motion picture hit "DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1853  This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book form, and it is common consensus that the book had much to do with popularizing sentiment which lead to the Civil War.
So it is not surprising that page 3

NEW YORK POST, May 18, 1998

• Davis Wells pitches a "Perfect Game"
• New York Yankees MLB baseball pitcher
• First Yankee since Don Larsen's famous one
• They unbelievably went to the same high school

This 92-page tabloid-sized newspaper has a full front page photo of Wells being carried off the field with a banner headline: "PERFECT!"Much, much more on the inside and back pages.
Great to have this report in a iconic New York City newspaper. Great condition.

Background: On May 17, 1998, David Wells etched

LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 27, 1987

• Larry Bird's "The Steal" - Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons
• NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Finals

The top of the front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Bird's Soaring Theft, Assist Stagger the Pistons, 108-107" with photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (80 pages), great condition.

background: Larry Bird’s legendary steal occurred in Game 5 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons on May 19, 1987.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 14, 1978 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "THE MANITOU" starring Tony Curtis on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 14, 1978 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day re- release of  "CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND" on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) May 23, 1889  A rare publication from this famous, "old west" town. This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. It attracted larger-than-life Old West figures including Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok (who was killed there). "Union List of Newspapers" notes only two

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 21, 1980

• Best "The Empire Strikes Back" premiere advertisement
• Star Wars: Episode V - Grand Opening Day premiere

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Empire Strikes Back" 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.

Background: An original May 21, 1980 issue of the Los Angeles Times holds exceptional rarity and historical

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, N.C May 24, 1937

• John D. Rockefeller death
• Oil tycoon (nice headline w/ photos)

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "John D. Rockefeller, Sr. Giant In U. S. Business, Dies In Florida Home" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all 10 pages, light toning, good condition.

Background: John D. Rockefeller was the calculated architect of the American oil industry, a man whose legacy is defined by the tension between his ruthless pursuit of

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1942

• Battle of the Coral Sea is on
• Imperial Japanese verses U.S. Navy
• USS Lexington & Yorktown fame
• Pacific Ocean theater - aircraft carriers

The front page has a nice banner headline: "GREAT NAVAL AND AIR BATTLE RAGES IN PACIFIC" with subheads and related map. (see images) 
Complete with all 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: On May 9, 1942, both the United States and Japan issued claims about the outcome of the Battle of the Coral Sea that reflected

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 29, 1977

• Beverly Hills Supper Club fire
• Southgate, Kentucky disaster

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Nightclub Blaze Kills Over 120" with subhead, related map and small map. Another related photo inside. (see images) 
Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, nice condition.

Background: On May 28, 1977, the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Southgate, Kentucky, claimed 165 lives and injured over 200, becoming the third-deadliest nightclub fire in

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 1983 (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 upcoming live performances by "STYX" at the L.A. Forum on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late

NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1862

• Siege of Corinth, Mississippi
• Confederate states Civil War map

The front page features a very nice map headed: "RETREAT OF THE REBEL ARMY FROM CORINTH" with the map showing from New Orleans to Memphis, to Pensacola.
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "ANOTHER TRIUMPH" "Corinth in Possession of Gen. Halleck" "Important Events Proceeding the Evacuation" "Heavy Fighting & Important Positions Gained" "Retreat of the Rebels & Occupation of Corinth by Our

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 27, 1779  The front page begins with two detailed reward ads for deserted soldiers.

One-third of the front page and over one-third of page 2 are taken up with the: "Report of Commissioners for Settling a Cartel for the Exchange of prisoners" this being addressed: "To his Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esquire, General and Commander in Chief of all the Forces of the United States of America."

The report begins by introducing

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1992

• NIRVANA alternative grunge rock band
• Nevermind's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" era
• Curt Cobain - Dave Grohl - Krist Novoselic

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 1, 1977 (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 "ALICE COOPER" at Anaheim Stadium on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 1, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performances by the ICE CAPADES" starring Dorothy Hamill at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on one of the four pages. In addition, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment. Printed on authentic aged newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint,

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 1983 (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 "US FESTIVAL" at Glen Helen Regional Park on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 1983 (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 "ZZ TOP" at the L.A. Forum on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of

DAILY WORLD, New York, May 16, 1969

• Anti-Vietnam War protest and crisis
• University of California, Berkeley students
• "People's Park Riots" & military occupation

This publication, The World, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SHOTGUNS, TEARGAS FELL 128 STUDENTS" with related photo. (see images) 
This publication was largely distributed by

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 12 & 19 , 1981

• The week Madonna Louise Ciccone became "MADONNA"
• Extremely early Madonna events in social media
• Pre-solo & SOLO START performance advertisements
• Her band "Emmy & The Emmys" (guitarist & vocals)
• First "Madonna" printed in a publication ?
• Singer - songwriter - actress & more
• "Emmy" was a nickname given to her in NYC

Page 123 of the May 12th issue has an advertisement for upcoming performances at the Max's Kansas City

NEWARK DAILY ADVERTISER, New Jersey, May 12, 1859

• American Chess player Paul Morphy
• vs. 5 European masters in exhibition games
• At London's St. James Chess Club

This publication served as New Jersey’s premiere daily publication, acting as a crucial media platform and organ of public record during a pivotal period of regional industrialization and mounting national sectional crisis. By 1860, in contrast to other regional newspapers, it began to cautiously promote anti-slavery and free-soil

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., May 8, 1954

• Battle of Dien Bien Phu ends
• First Indochina War - Vietnam
• Viet Minh communist revolutionaries

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Dien Bien Phu Fortress Falls Before Rebel Attack" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some spine wear, generally in good condition.

Background: The Battle of Điện Biên Phủ, culminating in the French surrender on May 7, 1954, stands as a momentous watershed in

THE DETROIT NEWS, May 29, 1934

• Jewish boxer Barney Ross w/ photos
• Lightweight boxing vs. Battling Battalino

The front page of the sport's section (page 15) has a two column heading: "Ross Is Ready to Give M'Larnin Return Bout" with subhead and three related photos. (see images)
Complete with all 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: On May 28, 1934, boxing hall-of-famer Barney Ross achieved a historic milestone by defeating reigning World Welterweight Champion Jimmy McLarnin in a

THE DAY, New London, Conn., May 8, 1931

• Francis 'Two Gun' Crowley captured
• American murderer and career criminal
• New York City Police Department shootout

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Crowley Murder Indictment Takes Only 26 Minutes" with subhead and related pictorial. (see images)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.

Background: The capture and execution of Francis "Two Gun"

THE LONDON EVENING POST, May 22, 1779

• American Revolutionary War era
• 18th century - from The Enemy

Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day. Lightly inked red tax stamp on page 3.
I could find no "meaty" references to the Revolutionary War in this issue except for a front page list of "American Prisoners" (see images)
A very nice issue from the

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1954

• Creature from the Black Lagoon - Gill-man
• Opening day (2nd) advertisement for NYC
• 3D monster horror film - movie

Page 18 has an advertisement for the second day day (regular showings) for the film "Creature from the Back Lagoon" in New York City. (see)
Sixty-four pages, a few cutouts on a few unrelated pages, including one on the front page (see image), a little staining, the theater page is fine, generally otherwise.

Background: The mid-May 1954 New York City

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1860

• Famous boxing match print
• John Heenan vs. Thomas Sayers
• MISSING THE TWO FRONT LEAFS ***

The prime feature of this issue would have to be the great doublepage centerfold print captioned: "Bloody, Brutal, and Blackguard Prize-Fight In England, Between Heenan and Sayers, On April 17, 1860" which shows hundreds of spectators. This historic boxing match is considered the very first world boxing championship. It is a terrific boxing print (see). Page 2 has a

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 10, 1994

• John Wayne Gacy
• Serial "killer clown"
• Joel Rifkin guilty

The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "Gacy Executed in Illinois for Murders of 33" with subhead. First report coverage on the execution of American serial killer, John Wayne Gacy. (see)
Also of interest is a one column heading on page 11: "Admitted Killed Guilty in First of 17 Slayings" which was NYC serial killer Joel Rifkin.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice condition.