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THE ILLUSTRATED POLICE NEWS, Boston, Oct. 23, 1897

* Rare illustrated publication

Although earlier in its distance this was a more bonafide police & law enforcement newspaper, but by this time it had devolved into a sensationalistic tabloid reporting bizarre and over-the-top antics.
The full front page is a print captioned: "Give Me The Gun, Billy--Nettie Waller, a Skirt Dancer, at Klondike, Tackles a bad man who is shooting at the Footlights."
Other prints include: "Fought a Masked…

DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 20, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "YANKS RACE TO GATES OF CHERBOURG!" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day, including "U.S. fleet luring Japs into battle".

This is the complete issue in 36 pages, has an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge tears or chipping. See photo for details.

BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, Sept. 12, 1940  This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows a British warship being shelled at from the occupied French coast. Inside pages have various war-related photos, at least one of which shows Adolf Hitler.
Tabloid size, complete in 24 pages, nice condition.

DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 27, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "2 COMMANDERS SEIZED IN FALL OF CHERBOURG!" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day including "Willkie blast  jolts Republican unity" and "Germans Flee Russ Armies".

This is the complete issue in 32 pages, has an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge tears or chipping. See photo for details.

DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 29, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "RUSS TRAP 22 DIVISIONS NEAR MINSK" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day including "Dewey maps plans for his campaign".

This is the complete issue in 36 pages, has an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge tears or chipping. See photo for details.

DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 23, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "Nazis Report -- RUSS OPEN BIG DRIVE!" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day, including "TIMESman Wheeler tells Saipan battle" and "Storm kills eight".

This is the complete issue in 52 pages, has an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge tears or chipping. See photo for details.

BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, June 20, 1940  This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page is a photo of British & French troops evcuating Dunkirk, France. More on this inside.
Pages 2, 3, 4 & 5 show photos of "Hitler On The Front"
Tabloid size, complete in 16 pages, nice condition.

BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, May 7, 1942  This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows Heinrich Himmler, SS leader at the Eastern Front in Russia. Photos inside include one of Adolf Hitler with various officers.
Tabloid size, complete in 16 pages, nice condition.

Background: A 1942 issue of the Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung represents the magazine in its late wartime phase, when it was still one of Germany’s most widely circulated…

DAILY SKETCH - MINIATURE COPY, Manchester, England.  The "regular" edition of this title was a tabloid which considered itself "The Premier Picture Paper", having begun in 1908. This is the "Miniature Copy" which has no date. One can presume it was printed as a curiosity (can find nothing on the web concerning it) as the type is much too small to be read without a magnifying glass. It appears to be from the WWI era.
Complete in 16 pages, 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches, good condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007 

* Anna Nicole Smith death
* Playboy centerfold playmate
* Model, actress & tabloid star

The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39" with some text & a photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-26, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007  The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39", with some text & a small photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with additional photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-26, nice condition.

B-Z, Berlin, Germany, December 23, 1989 

* Fall of the Berlin Wall
* Brandenburg Gate opens
* Best publication to be had ? (very rare)

A great issue on the fall of the Berlin Wall, with a banner headline proclaiming (translated): "Berlin, Rejoice!" The front page photo shows a huge crowd at the Brandenburg Gate, apparently oblivious to the rain & storm of that day, as they prepare to celebrate Christmas without the Wall. Nice for display.
Some very nice photos on pages 2-5, two…

SUNDAY NEWS, New York City, May 8, 1945

* Nazis surrendering in Europe
* General George S. Patton's Army

The front page has a nice banner headline: "PATTON'S MEN TAKE PILSEN" with photo of surrendered German forces. (see images)
Tabloid size. Incomplete issue containing 22 of the 32 pages, nice condition and for display as such.

Note: It's very uncommon to find these famous tabloid publications from this era.

DAILY MIRROR, London, England, May 5, 1926  This is a small, somewhat crudely-produced issue of this famous tabloid printed during the historic General Strike in the United Kingdom.
A General Strike was called by the Trades Union Congress in support of the coal miners' stand against enforced pay cuts. It lasted only nine days in May but brought large parts of Britain to a standstill, including London where there were armored cars on Oxford Street.
This is a broadside edition (printed on one…

THE LAST NEWS - Tomorrows' Headlines Today.  There is no date or city of publication. 

* Gospel Tract Society publication 
* 20th-century apocalyptic ephemera

The dateline simply states "Whorl Wide Coverage" "Weather: Storm Clouds" and "Midnight Message".
This is a publication of the Gospel Tract Society out of Independence, Missouri. The bold headline announces: "CHRIST RETURNS" "Millions Missing Around World". All of the reports throughout relate to how a newspaper would cover The Rapture.
Given…

GOOFY GAZETTE, New York, July 2, 1932  

* Rudy Vallee shot ?

As the title might suggest, this was a a comic newspaper, making fun of current events, people, and places. Perhaps this was most needed in the depths of the Depression.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, archival strengthening at the spine, good condition.

Background:The July 2, 1932 issue of Goofy Gazette was a New York–printed, eight-page tabloid-sized comic newspaper that satirized contemporary news, personalities, and events…

POLICE GAZETTE, New York, January 31, 1931

* Babe Ruth & boxing
* Ty Cobb & golf

This tabloid calls itself: "The Leading Illustrated Sporting Journal In the World" as noted in the masthead, although it has its share of "tabloid" photos as well.
Among the many sports-related photos inside is a quarter page showing the Babe boxing, captioned: "Bambino Tunes Up For Campaign. Babe Ruth works out with daughter Julia at Artie McGovern's New York City Gymnasium."
Another photos shows: "Ty…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 7, 1963

* Underground filmmaker Kenneth Anger
* Occultist - believer in Aleister Crowley's "Thelema"
* "Scorpio Rising" short film movie advertisement

Page 15 has a 3 3/4 x 3 inch advertisement for a showing of the experimental films "Scorpio Rising" and "Fireworks" by Kenneth Anger. (see image)
Background:Kenneth Anger was a pioneering avant-garde filmmaker and provocateur whose work fused homoeroticism, occult symbolism,…

LEVIATHAN, San Francisco, June, 1970 

* Rare radical left publication
* Students for a Democratic Society

This was a New Left radical underground newspaper published in a tabloid newspaper format and distributed through the underground press network in the U.S. in the years 1969-1970. Fairly serious in content with a focus on radical organizing issues, it was loosely aligned with the SDS movement.
Complete in 40 pages, nice condition.

COAST REPORTER - THIRD SERIES --  EXTRA!  A seemingly odd-ball weekly newspaper from Los Angeles, mostly dealing with political issues. The inside masthead notes: "The West's Snappiest Newspaper". No date is in the masthead, however by appearances I'd say it is from the 1940's.
The banner headline note: "Carlin Smith's Wild Parties", Smith being a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles.
Eight pages, tabloid size, some black wax marks on the ftpg., mild margin wear.

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 1, 1989

* Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 
* Los Angeles Lakers
* Augusta, Georgia

This tabloid-size newspaper is a complete issue in very nice, clean condition. See images for details.

DAILY NEWS, WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, July 1, 1943 

* MacArthur Strikes
* Great WW2 headlines

The 4-line, full-banner headline reads: "WAR EXTRA - M'ARTHUR STRIKES! - INVADES 5 BASES - Fighting rages on 2 islands." The subheading has: "Allies launch drive to ring Japs on Rabaul", with supporting text.
Additional related images and text are found on inside pages.
Complete with 44 pages, larger tabloid size issue measuring 19 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches, minor wear at the margins, but generally…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 30, 1987  Page 63 has a full page ad for the October 5-7 & 10-12 Pink Floyd concerts at both Madison Square Garden and the Meadowlands Arena. Another noteworthy item is the lengthy article covering Dana Carvey's portrayal of The Church Lady on Saturday Night Live (with photo). Additionally, there are many large and/or full-page movie ads, to include: the original Dirty Dancing, Spaceballs, Full Metal Jacket, RoboCop, Dragnet, and more. Yet another feature is…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 7, 1987  As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.
Page 80 has a tribute to Fred Astaire after his death, at the age of 88, on June 22, 1987.  The tribute details the broad scope of dancers who were impacted by…

STARS & STRIPES, June 14, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Okinawa Yanks Intensity Drives On 2 Jap Pockets" Negro Troops to Form 10.4% Of U.S. Army of Occupation" & more. One of the front page photos is a weeping General George S. Patton.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, small piece from the front leaf spine, nice condition.

Background: This June 14, 1945 edition of The Stars and Stripes…

DAILY NEWS, New York, NY, October 13, 1973  The front page of this tabloid issue carries the headline "NIXON'S CHOICE IS GERALD FORD" with the subhead "Congress Chiefs Applaud Pick". The article within the issue has "President Names Gerald Ford" "Nixon Reveals Veep in TV Address" "Fight Looms Over New VP". Other news of the day is also with this complete issues which measures approximately 15 x 11 inches and is in nice condition.

THE NATIONAL LEGIONNAIRE, Indianapolis, Indiana, August, 1945  Noted in the masthead: "Dedicated to the Minute Men on the Firing Line".
The banner headline; "WE HAVE WON THE WAR; WHAT ABOUT THE PEACE?" Logically filled with war-related content.
Tabloid-size, address label in the masthead, 16 pages, good condition.

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon

A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages and the back page.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, nice condition.

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, March 11, 1980 

* John Wayne Gacy's trial ending
* American serial killer
* "Pogo the Clown" 
* From the city where it happened (rare)

Page 3 has coverage at the end of Gacy's trail with headings: "'Gacy case heading for jury" Coverage continues on page 62. (see) Gacy would be found guilty the next day. Great to have in this Chicago publication. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all…

FORT MEADE POST, Maryland, Dec.10, 1943  

* Rare World War II U.S. Army Post publication
* Photo of entertainer & stripper Gypsy Rose Lee

Thus is the in-house newspaper for Fort George G Meade, and from the middle of World War II.
Content is almost totally military-related.
The front page has a photo of Gypsy Rose Lee. She recently performed at Fort Meade. The front page also has a report and photo concerning Major Lutz, who was one of the pioneers in the world of rare newspaper collecting. Many…

DAILY NEWS--WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, Sept. 8, 1943  A very displayable issue with this great front page: "Eisenhower announces---ALL ITALY IN SURRENDER ! " and: "Military Armistice In Effect". A very displayable issue.
A tabloid-size newspaper, present are 12 of the 40 pages, good condition.

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, April 17, 1989

* Nick Faldo Wins Masters 
* British Golfer
* Augusta, Georgia

This tabloid-size newspaper is a complete issue and is in very nice, clean condition. See images for details.

A reprint of the very first NEW YORK TIMES crossword puzzle which was published in The New York Times Magazine, February 15, 1942 (more than one available).


* The first New York Times crossword puzzle - a copy
* A hardcopy print of a high-resolution scan of an original

The original magazine, done in tabloid-size format, was section seven in the Sunday edition of the Times of the same date.

Note: A staple of the Sunday Times for the past 75+ years has been its famous crossword…

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Sept. 26, 1981

* Sandra Day O'Connor sworn in
* United States Supreme Court - 1st woman Justice

The front page has a photos showing O'Connor with President Reagan with heading: "A great day for women's equality". (see) Page 3 has a banner heading: "O'Connor takes seat on high court" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Ronald Reagan appointing the first Woman to the United States Supreme Court.
Complete with all 76 pages, tabloid size, light toning and minor…

DAILY WORLD, New York City, June 17, 1971

* Pentagon Papers 1st made public
* Vietnam War - Lyndon Johnson
* Angela Davis in jail for gun violations

An uncommon title, being a tabloid-size newspaper with an editorial policy which reflects the views of the Communist party. This newspaper was previously known as the "Daily Worker".
The front page has a nice banner headline that reads: "BAN ON WAR EXPOSE ASSAILED IN SENATE" (see)
Inside are few articles related to Angela Davis'…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Feb. 1, 1968  Beginning on the front page is a review of Bob Dylan's recently released album "John Wesley Harding", the article titled: "Dylan: Nothing Is Revealed".
The author Richard Goldstein takes a very extensive look at the music of Dylan with the review, and in particular the works in this new album, carrying over to take most of a page.
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first…

DAILY NEWS--EXTRA, New York Aug. 9, 1974  A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON QUITS". The balance has the official announcement: "President Nixon announced his resignation tonight in a TV address to the nation. Vice President Gerald R. Ford will become 38th President tomorrow."
More coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 36 pages, great condition.

DAILY NEWS, New York, May 28, 1962  

* Scott Carpenter orbits earth
* Project Mercury-Atlas 7 rocket

The front page reports: " 'Supreme Experience' CARPENTER'S STORY OF ORBIT with a related subhead & a photo of Scott Carpenter and his wife from shortly after his historic orbital flight.
Tabloid-size, complete in 28 pages, nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, April 6, 1967

* The Who - English rock band
* First review in a American newspaper
* Roger Daltrey - Keith Moon - Pete Townsend

The Village Voice has the distinction of giving "The Who" it's very first review in a American newspaper. Page 23 under: "Rock 'N' Wreck" is that review. Coverage continues on the next page. See images for portion.
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's…

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, April 11, 1975

* Lee Elder breaks the color barrier
* 1st African American in Masters (day 1)
* PGA Professional Gold Accociation

The bottom of the back page has a photo showing Lee Elder teeing off on the 1st hole with small heading: "Historic Moment" Also a heading: "Nichols leading Masters" with reporting on the color barrier being broken. Coverage continues inside with leaderboard.
Complete with all 128 pages, tabloid size, light toning and a little wear at the…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 2, 1975

* A Chorus Line is Reviewed pre-Broadway
* Off-Broadway at the Public Theater
* Michael Bennett, Marvin Hamlisch, Nicholas Dante, & James Kirkwood Jr
* The issue is from the Village Voice's own collection

A great issue reporting the very beginning of what would become a Broadway mega hit, "A Chorus Line". This issue reviews the musical during its off-Broadway beginning.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and…

BOOK REVIEW Section only of the New York Times, May 30, 1937

* Vincent Van Gogh - Dutch painter
* Letters to his brother Theo
* Katherine Woods book review

The front page of this section has a banner heading: "VAN GOGH'S LETTERS TO THEO; His Correspondence With His Brother Makes a Book of Rare Quality" with illustration of Van Gogh.
Complete book review section only with 20 pages, tabloid size in good condition.

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974  A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, nice condition.

THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1901

* Rare publication - Women's suffrage

Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-American War, the first woman to be so recognized.
As would be suspected the content is…

UTOPIAN NEWS, Los Angeles, California, March 18, 1935  A very unusual & rare title from the depths of the Depression. This newspaper lasted for less than 2 years, and 3 months of that time it was suspended. One of the issues notes: "The Utopian News--is both a primer & an advanced treatise on the old and the new economy...opens the door to a liberal education in economics & sociology...".
Tabloid-size, 12 pages, library stamp at the top, a stain to the front page causing a tear, loose at the…

UTOPIAN NEWS, Los Angeles, California, Nov. 4, 1935  A very unusual & rare title from the depths of the Depression. This newspaper lasted for less than 2 years, and 3 months of that time it was suspended. One of the issues notes: "The Utopian News--is both a primer & an advanced treatise on the old and the new economy...opens the door to a liberal education in economics & sociology...".
Tabloid-size, 4 pages, library stamp at the top, some margin chipping. A bit fragile so it should be…

UTOPIAN NEWS, Los Angeles, California, Dec. 9, 1935  A very unusual & rare title from the depths of the Depression. This newspaper lasted for less than 2 years, and 3 months of that time it was suspended. One of the issues notes: "The Utopian News--is both a primer & an advanced treatise on the old and the new economy...opens the door to a liberal education in economics & sociology...".
Tabloid-size, 4 pages, library stamp at the top, chipping at the margins, partially loose at the spine.…

UTOPIAN NEWS, Los Angeles, California, Nov. 18, 1935  A very unusual & rare title from the depths of the Depression. This newspaper lasted for less than 2 years, and 3 months of that time it was suspended. One of the issues notes: "The Utopian News--is both a primer & an advanced treatise on the old and the new economy...opens the door to a liberal education in economics & sociology...".
Tabloid-size, 4 pages, library stamp at the top, minor margin chipping, loose at the spine. Fragile so it…

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon

A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, nice condition.

BRITISH WORKMAN, London, Aug., 1861  This is a fascinating paper which existed to "...promote the health, wealth, & happiness of the working classes." It carries a very graphic front page with a print of a working woman selling berries, with a very decorative border around the page (see). The page 2 article relates to the print: "The Strawberry Girl".
Four pages, tabloid-size, great condition.