The New York Times - February 22, 1965 Issue

This is a significant historical edition of The New York Times, 'Late City Edition', published on Monday, February 22, 1965. The primary headline, 'Malcolm X Shot to Death at Rally Here', documents the immediate aftermath of the assassination of the civil rights leader at the Audubon Ballroom. The front page features a stark black-and-white photograph showing Malcolm X being carried on a stretcher by emergency personnel and police officers. Accompanying articles include headlines such as 'Malcolm Knew He Was a "Marked Man"' and 'Three Other Negroes Wounded—One Is Held in Killing'. Physically, the newsprint exhibits characteristic age-related yellowing or toning, common for wood-pulp paper from the mid-20th century. The upper right corner shows minor rounding and signs of handling wear. The document appears to be a full, original broadsheet newspaper, currently preserved within a clear plastic protective sleeve. The typography utilizes the classic Fraktur-style masthead of The New York Times. Other visible news of the day includes reports on transit finances and international military councils. Condition-wise, while the edges show slight fraying and the fold line is visible, the text and core imagery remain highly legible and well-preserved for its age.