New York Daily News – May 27, 1977 – “HUMAN FLY!” Climbs World Trade Center, Star Wars Opening‑Weekend Ad (SOLD)

Description

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

This listing documents an original New York Daily News newspaper from Friday,
May 27, 1977. The front page features dramatic coverage of George Willig,
known as the “Human Fly,” climbing the exterior of the World Trade Center in New York City.

The front page includes a striking photograph of Willig scaling the South Tower,
drawing crowds below and wide media attention.

Publication details:
Volume 58, Number 288.
Complete 96‑page issue.
Note: Material has been clipped from pages 71–72.

Notable contents include:

• “HUMAN FLY! To the Top of the World — Why I Did It — George Willig Tells His Own Story” —
  Willig explains why he climbed the World Trade Center and how he planned the ascent.
• “I’m Not Crazy — Just High” — Additional coverage of Willig’s climb
  and comments following his arrest.
• Centerfold — Photo spread documenting Willig’s climb up the outside
  of the World Trade Center’s South Tower.
• “I’ll Veto Spending Bills That Cost Too Much, Carter Tells Congress” —
  Coverage of President Carter’s budget stance, alongside reporting on Queen Elizabeth
  and Prince Philip’s visit to Northern Ireland.
• “Carter Hopes to Move Begin a Little” — Reporting on U.S. relations
  with Israel following the election of Prime Minister Menachem Begin.
• Star Wars — A full‑page advertisement for Star Wars
  appearing on the film’s opening weekend, along with additional movie ads.
• Movie Advertising — Ads for Star Wars, The Sting,
  Day of the Animals, Black Sunday, Annie Hall,
  Smokey and the Bandit, Rocky, The Greatest, and more.
• Advertising & Consumer Culture — Numerous ads for 1970s fashion,
  electronics, CB radios, stereo systems, and household goods.
• Sports — The sports section includes a photograph of Heisman Trophy
  winner Tony Dorsett.
• Automotive — Subaru advertising and an ad for whitewall tires priced
  at four for $88.

This issue captures a distinctly late‑1970s moment, combining a spontaneous New York
spectacle with the opening weekend of Star Wars and heavy photo coverage
throughout.

Condition at time of sale:
Good used condition for a newspaper from the late 1970s. Minor tears and wear were present
along the edges. A clipping was removed from pages 71–72. All other pages were included.
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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