New York Daily News – September 1, 1977 – Son of Sam Letter to Breslin, Star Wars Movie Ads (SOLD)

Description

Status: Previously sold. This original newspaper is no longer available.

This listing documents an original New York Daily News (New Jersey Edition) newspaper from Thursday,
September 1, 1977. The front page features direct correspondence from the “Son of Sam” serial killer,
marking a significant moment in one of New York City’s most infamous criminal cases.

Front-page headline reads:
“Berkowitz Writes Breslin”

The front page features a photograph of handwritten correspondence sent by accused serial killer David
Berkowitz to Daily News columnist Jimmy Breslin, responding to an earlier letter Breslin had written to him.

Publication details:
Volume 59, Number 58.
Complete 120-page issue.

Notable contents include:

• Son of Sam Correspondence – Coverage of David Berkowitz’s written reply to columnist
  Jimmy Breslin, including excerpts from the note that drew widespread public attention during the case.
• Criminal Justice – Reporting on statements from a surviving Son of Sam victim calling
  for the death penalty in Berkowitz’s case.
• International Relations – Coverage of the United States re‑establishing a diplomatic
  presence in Havana after a 16‑year break in relations.
• Weather – Articles tracking Hurricane Anita as it approached the Gulf Coast of Texas
  and Louisiana.
• Religion & Prison Life – An article examining Berkowitz’s reported conversion to
  the Baptist faith while incarcerated.
• Public Safety – Coverage detailing high‑security measures implemented for what was
  described as the largest rock concert in New Jersey history, featuring the Grateful Dead.
• Entertainment & Advertising – Extensive movie advertising including promotions for
  Star Wars, The Deep, A Bridge Too Far,
  Kentucky Fried Movie, and The Spy Who Loved Me,
  alongside fashion advertisements characteristic of the late 1970s.
• Centerfold Features – Photo spreads including images of Son of Sam victim Robert
  Violante, as well as unrelated human‑interest photography.
• Sports Coverage – Tennis coverage featuring Guillermo Vilas, with the back page
  showing Vilas interacting with fans.
• Classified Advertising – Includes an offer for a new Dodge Aspen priced at $3,995.

This issue serves as a key historical record from late summer 1977, documenting the unfolding Son of Sam
investigation alongside diplomacy, severe weather, entertainment, and sports culture of the era.

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Condition at time of sale:
Good used condition for a newspaper from the late 1970s. Minor discoloration, small tears,
and wear along the edges were present, consistent with age and original newsprint.
All 120 pages were included at the time of sale.
Please review listing photos for exact condition details.

Learn more about the publication:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Daily_News

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