Catalog 159

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CAT159-501 NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, June 13, 1865 Ftpg: "The Assassination" "The Trial On Monday" "Interesting Testimony" "The Explosion At City Point" "How It Was Done & Who Did It" "Details by The Engineer in Charge" "Rejoicing Over the Terrible Deed". $25.00

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CAT159-502 NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, June 22, 1865 Ftpg: "The Assassination" "The Trial On Wednesday" "Arguments in Defense of Payne & Atzerodt" "Statement of the Latter" "He Denies Being Implicated in the Murder" "Feebleness Of Mrs. Surratt". $25.00

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CAT159-503 NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, June 28, 1865 Ftpg: "The Assassination" "The Trial On Tuesday" "The Evidence All In" "Sanford Conover Recalled" "Interesting Report of His Last Visit to Canada" "How He was Compelled to Swear Falsely" "Gale, an Alabama Assassin". $25.00

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CAT159-504 THE WAR, N.Y., Sept. 21, 1813 On the bkpg. under "Funeral Of Captain Lawrence And Lieutenant Ludlow" is a detailed report about the funeral Capt. James "Don't Give Up The Ship" Lawrence and Lt. Augustus Ludlow. Includes two resolves passed by the Common Council, and the order of the... See More $44.00

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CAT159-505 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N.Y., Sept. 20, 1884 Ftpg. has 8 scenes: "Illustrations Of The American Bell Telephone", the largest showing the Boston exchange with all female operators. The others scenes show personnel in various departments of the company. Lite staining in the right margin, two tears at the spine. $47.00

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CAT159-506 NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 1, 1840 On the ftpg. under "Statistics Of The United States" are three detailed charts with mining, agricultural & commerce statistics for each state. Charts take most of the upper half of the page. $21.00

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CAT159-507 SUN-GAZETTE, Williamsport, Pa., Aug. 14, 1945 A "Special Edition" as noted in the upper left and right corners front page has a bold, two line head taking the entire upper half of the page: "JAPANESE SURRENDER" & a 2 line, 5 col. subhead: "Truman Announces Japs Accept Terms of Peace... See More $140.00

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CAT159-508 NEW-YORK TIMES, July 26, 1859 On pg. 2 under "Tennyson' New Poem" is a report about Tennyson's new poem, "The Idylls of the King". A lengthy poem taking most of the page. Tennyson added to this poem in 1869 & 1872, and completed the great work in 1885. $18.00

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CAT159-509 ANTI-JACOBIN; OR, WEEKLY EXAMINER, London, June 4, 1798 The bkpg. has a report from "America" stating that a resolution was passed by the House of Reps. authorizing the President to use the Navy as convoys to protect America Trade even if there is no actual state of war between England and France. A volume I issue (number 30). Quarto-size, 8 pgs. $23.00

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CAT159-510 MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, N.Y., Sept. 21, 1922 Famous pictorial published by the New York Times, this issue has a full ftpg. photo of Walter Taylor, Captain of the New York University football team, in position and ready to snap a football. Lite wear at the spine. $21.00

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CAT159-511 DAILY AMERICAN SENTINEL, N.Y., Oct. 28, 1846 Here is a newspaper that supported the "Native American Cause" as indicated by the mission statement on page 2 that concludes: "Let Native Americans all over the country unite, and they can crush this enemy--FOREIGN INFLUENCE--that he wi... See More $118.00

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CAT159-512 PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE & DAILY ADVERTISER, 1800 The bkpg. has a detailed notice for "Marcus, One of the House Servants at Mount Vernon". Described as a "bright mulatto" with other details, the notice mentions that "...he may attempt to pass for one of those negroes that did belong t... See More $46.00

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CAT159-513 CONCORD HERALD, Concord, N.H., Feb. 22, 1792 On the ftpg. at the top of the first column under "Federal State Paper" is a message from the President advising the Sec. of War to prepare a document concerning the "present Indian war", signed in italics: G. Washington. Hereafter is a l... See More $120.00

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CAT159-514 EVENING POST, N.Y., July 14, 1847 Pg. 2 has a report: "The Jewish Sabbath--The Journal des Debats publishes a letter dated in Konigsburg, May 6th, which states that 700 Jews of that city had agreed to transfer...their Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday. This measure is regarded as...pr... See More $47.00

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CAT159-515 NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 7, 1817 The bkpg. has a report headed: "Slaves for Sale", with details. Also has an ad offering a reward for a "...Negro Solomon, the property of Mrs. Maria Mulkin...". Uncommon to have the word "slaves" in the heading of a sale notice. Some foxing spots. $34.00

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CAT159-517 NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 15, 1836 Pg. 2 has a report: "Mormonism in New England--The Mormons have congregated in some force at a place called St. Johnsburg, in Vermont. Their house of worship is an old barn....The elect [sic] from the land of faith and promise in the West have despatche... See More $44.00

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CAT159-519 COURIER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, Concord, May 8, 1794 On the ftpg. under "Acts Of Congress" are three "Acts" each signed in type: Go. Washington. Has stray writing above the masthead, bit of lite rubbing, small hole above the masthead, archival mends inside to few tears, some lite foxing spots in the upper right. $160.00

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CAT159-520 NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, March 14, 1862 One column heads on the bkpg: "The Great Naval Fight" "Official Report Of The Affair" "The Maiden Cruise Of The Monitor" "Rebel Accounts of their Losses and Damages". Includes an official report received by the Navy Department about the Rebel attack... See More $145.00

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CAT159-521 CONTINUATION OF THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL (Boston), of June, 13, 1792 A 4 pg., quarto-size item that was a "continuation" of the daily, folio-size issue. Content includes a ftpg. report about a meeting of the "American Academy of Arts & Sciences". Lists John Adams as the newly-elected ... See More $36.00

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CAT159-522 RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, May 6, 1825 Pg. 3 has an interesting item that says: "There is a $25 fine in Illinois for carrying into that state, a pack of playing cards, dice, billiards, or to buy or use them. $100 upon any tavern keeper who shall permit them to be used in his house." $24.00

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CAT159-523 NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 25, 1856 Bkpg. has: "The Kuro-Siwo" "A River in the Ocean--Lectures on the Great Equatorial Current of the Pacific Ocean, by Lieut. Bent, U.S.N., before the American Geographical & Statistical Society." Takes almost two columns. $17.00

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CAT159-524 GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, N.Y., May 12, 1790 On the ftpg. under an engraving of the Great Seal is: "An Act For the Punishment of certain Crimes against the United States." Takes all of the ftpg. & concludes on pg. 2, signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson. A few foxing spots. $130.00

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CAT159-532 MILWAUKIE DAILY SENTINEL, 1845 Has all ads on the front and back pages, with bits of news, ads and other content on pgs. 2 and 3. A volume I issue of this early title from "Milwaukie", three years before Wisconsin became a state! Dampstaining in much of the lower half affecting each leaf, plus a few stains here as well, the text however, is still quite readable. $34.00

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CAT159-533 BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, July 2, 1827 Pg. 3 has a report from the London Observer: "Steam Carriage--An extraordinary sensation was created ...in the neighborhood of...Regent's Park, by the...appearance of Gurney's newly invented steam carriage or self moving machine, which coursed... See More $35.00

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CAT159-534 THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio 1864 Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", it opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It insisted that slavery could not be prohibited by law. So obnoxious was this... See More $30.00

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CAT159-535 DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, Feb. 26, 1873 Ftpg: "The Modocs" "Return of the Squaw Messengers to Headquarters" "The Indians Armed With Needle Guns" "Captain Jack & Schonches Ready for a Talk' with the Commissioners" "The Savages Tired of War". $34.00

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CAT159-536 DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, April 4, 1873 Ftpg: "The Modocs" "An Interview with Jesse Applegate" "Interesting History of the Indians Troubles in the North" "The Causes of the Disaffection--The Engagements with the Troops--The Massacre of Settlers." Bit of fold rubbing. $37.00

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CAT159-537 DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, April 13, 1873 Ftpg: "The Modocs" "Treachery & Massacre" "Result Of The Peace Policy" "Peace Commissioners Slaughtered" "General Canby Shot Dead by Captain Jack" "Dr. Thomas Killed" "The Indians Attack the Troops & Are Repulsed". $49.00

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CAT159-538 DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, April 30, 1873 Ftpg: "The Modocs" "Our Troops Surprised" "A Reconnoitring Party Badly Cut Up by the Savages" "22 of Our Men Killed & 18 Wounded" "List of the Killed & Wounded" "Capt. Thomas & Lieut. How & Wright Among the Killed" "The Indians Armed with Spencer Carbines & Breech-Loading Muskets". $39.00

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CAT159-539 DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, May 4, 1873 Ftpg: "The Campaign" "History of the Modoc Troubles & the Operations in the Field" "Our Map of the Lava Beds" "The Position of the Camps--Successive Movements of the Troops--Capt. Jack's Strongholds" "A Lucid Retrospective of the Fighti... See More $49.00

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CAT159-540 DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, May 13, 1873 Ftpg: "The Modoc War" "An Attack by the Indians" "Five of Our Forces Killed & Seven Wounded" "Capt. Jack Strutting in the Uniform of Gen. Canby" "The Indians Driven to the Mountains" "One Modoc Left of the Field". $39.00

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CAT159-541 DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, May 24, 1873 Ftpg: "The Modoc War" "Further Details of Hasbrouck's Successful Scout" "The Indians Divide into Two Bands after the Dry Lake Fight" "The Cottonwood Branch of the Tribe Decide to Fight No More" "Capt. Jack & His Party Leave Clandestinely" "Most of the Shack Nasty Family Killed". $39.00

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CAT159-542 DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, June 3, 1873 Ftpg: "The Modocs" "Boston Charley & Sconchin Anxious Concerning their Fate" "Capt. Jack Troubled with Emotional Insanity' "Movements Of Scouting Parties". $34.00

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CAT159-543 DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, June 7, 1873 Ftpg: "The Modocs" "Details of Gen. Davis's Campaign" "The Policy that Ended the War" "Further Particulars of the Capture of Capt. Jack" "His Statement of Wrongs Committed by the Whites" "He Dates his Antipathy to the Race for the Time of Wright" "Preparations by Gen. Davis to Hang 12 of the Modocs". $41.00

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CAT159-544 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N.Y., June 23, 1900 The ftpg. has 6 photos of: "The United States Military Academy, West Point." The largest photo shows a "Bird's Eye View of the Grounds & Buildings." Report inside about the Academy is by "Col. Charles W. Larned, U.S.M.A." Has three more photos. A bit irregular at the spine. $29.00

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CAT159-545 BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Jan. 13, 1826 A pg. 3 report says: "The bill confirming the act for the relief of the Jews in Maryland, has passed the Senate of that State by an almost unanimous vote." The bill granted political & religious rights for people of the Jewish faith. Foxing on the ftpg. $37.00

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CAT159-547 NEW-YORK TIMES, June 13, 1865 Ftpg. has: "In Memoriam!" "The First of Our Hundred Battle Monuments" "An Official Visit to the Field of Bull Run" "Dedication of Cenotaph to the Glorious Dead" "Appearance of the Historic Ground" "Another Monument Erected at Groveton". $23.00

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CAT159-548 COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 26, 1828 Listed among the pg. 3 obituaries is one that begins: "In New-York, on Monday Morning last, Mrs. Grace Webster, consort of the Hon. Daniel Webster, Member of the Senate of theUnited States, From Massachusetts. Her remains are to be reoved to this City for interment..." & more, plus a few funeral details.Some lite foxing. $23.00

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CAT159-549 THE POST BOY, London, May 27, 1707 The front page of this singlesheet has a detailed report about the historic Battle of Almansa, one of the most famous and important battles of the War of the Spanish Succession. The report, at the top of the first column, begins: "Two days ago the ... See More $178.00

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CAT159-550 GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, N.Y., April 17, 1790 Pg. 3 has an "Act" signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson. The bkpg. has an address from a deputation of the "society of Free-Quakers" to President Washington concerning religious and civil liberty. A graci... See More $140.00

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CAT159-551 PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 24, 1863 Bpg. report: "The Massacre At Lawrence, Kansas" "180 Killed and Wounded--Destruction of the Town--Loss Two Millions--Two Banks Robbed--Jim Lane In Pursuit". Has follow-up particulars about the burning of Lawrence by "Quantrell's band", including a list of "prominent citizens" known to have been killed. $27.00

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CAT159-552 INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 25, 1797 Among the pg. 3 "Deaths" is one that reads: "At Philadelphia, Mr. Michael Foy, a poor man, who had for some time been supported out of public contributions. He had five wives and thirty children." Some staining in the two lower corners. $37.00

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CAT159-554 THE WAR, N.Y., Jan. 25, 1814 On the bkpg. under "War Ship" is a certificate that describes the "examination" of the model and plans of a "vessel of war" submitted to several Naval officers by Robert Fulton. Discusses the "properties" of the vessel to be used in the defense of the h... See More $47.00

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CAT159-556 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, May 14, 1892 Full ftpg. has 12 illustrations of: "Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind.--The Engineering, Electrical & Mechanical Laboratories." The largest shows a locomotive in the electrical laboratories. Has a report inside about the university, plus two photos & two illus. $19.00

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CAT159-557 GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 18, 1800 A ftpg. ad for stagecoach service to New York has an engraving of a stagecoach. Also a reward ad for a runaway "...negro man named Isaac, otherwise Cudjo..." $17.00

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CAT159-559 GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, N.Y., Dec. 19, 1789 The ftpg. has an address from the town of Marblehead, Mass., to the President welcoming him to Marblehead, that includes an apology for not providing "...a reception more answerable to his dignity..." due to "...the visible decay and... See More $128.00

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CAT159-560 THE SPECTATOR, N.Y., Sept. 5, 1798 Has general news and content, various ads. On the ftpg. under "Water Works" is commentary about "...watering the streets of a City, and procuring wholesome water to its inhabitants..." A volume I issue. Archival mends to a few tears, some lite foxing. $34.00

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CAT159-562 SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., Jan. 14, 1812 Pg. 3 has a report from "Philadelphia" about a "Rich Discovery". The report states that a laborer was digging gravel from a bank on Tacony Creek near the entrance of Frankford Creek, when he discovered "...at a distance of 3 feet from the s... See More $36.00

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CAT159-563 MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Conn., June 9, 1797 The bkpg. has the words of a poem/tribute: "The Mason's Farewell", signed at the end: To our Grand Master Mason. Narrow piece missing on the first leaf, non-archival mends to a few tears, bit of staining in the heading of the poem. $43.00

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CAT159-565 INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 31, 1809 On pg. 3 in the section of those who recently "Died" is one that reads: "In the Osage Country, WHITEHAIR, the principal Chief of the Osage tribe of Indians; His death was unexpected, and his illness of short duration....[he] had viewed wi... See More $24.00

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