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Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers lists hundreds of new items on eBay each week through our eBay store - History's Newsstand. Approximately 2,500 issues, in both auction and immediate purchase formats, are available through the eBay channel. The list below reflects many (but not all) of our currently active items. Selecting the item number will direct you to the listing on eBay.Rare PORT TOWNSEND WA Territory Old West 1873 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370430284555
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE SEMI-WEEKLY ARGUS, Port Townsend, Washington Territory, August 15, 1873
* Rare Old West title
* Territorial original
Quite early from Washington, and 16 years before it became a state! Half of the front page is taken up with ads including one for the "Seattle Brewery" (see), plus a report on "Tacoma" (see).
Other news items on page 2 and 4, with all of pg. 3 taken up with ads and a "Divorce Notice".
Four pages of small folio size measuring 9 by 12 3/4 inches. In very nice, clean condition.
Starting Price: $80.00
1865 MARY SURRATT Abraham Lincoln Murder OLD Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370430284416
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 21, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
* re. Mary Surratt
The ftpg. has: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Case of Mrs. Surratt" "Her Spiritual Advisor & Secretary Stanton" "Statement by General Hardee" "The Assassins at Fortress Monroe" "Jeff. Davis to be Court-Martialed" and also: "FORT FISHER" "Report of the Committee on the Conduct of the War" "Gen. Butler Justified in not Assaulting the Fort" "The Disaster At Sea" and more.
Eight pages, excellent condition.
Starting Price: $33.00
MARY SURRATT Abraham Lincoln Murder 1865 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390237080409
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 18, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* re. Mary Surratt
The top of the back page has: "THE ASSASSINATION" "Statement of the Witness Weichman" "More Evidence Regarding Mrs. Surratt" "Her Pretended Innocence" "Attempt to Poison the Late President" which other articles within this issue include: "War Against Hostile Indians" "Our Home-Returning Heroes" "Georgia--Letters from Dixie--A Trip up the Savannah River--Rice Plantations--Alligators--A Motley Load of Passengers--A Negro Bucked and Gagged".
Eight pages, great condition.
Starting Price: $31.00
SILVER CITY ID Idaho Ghost Town Old West 1874 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370430283294
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: OWYHEE AVALANCHE, Silver City, Idaho, Oct. 18, 1873
* Very rare title from territorial ID
* Wild Old West original
This is a quite rare newspaper from 17 years before Idaho became a state. This is an interesting issue containing a wide variety of news items and other tidbits.
Silver City is a living ghost town located in southwest Idaho. It is not a tourist town, but a place where visitors can get a feel of what the West might have felt like in its booming days. Silver City even had a brewery and a bottling plant. Some of the mines produced ore well into the millions of dollars during their lifetime. Silver City started its decline about 1889 when the inevitable began to appe... See More
Starting Price: $100.00
LIBERTY BELL 1st Ringing Buffalo Hunt PRINTS 1867 News
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370430282918
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: HARPER'S WEEKLY July 6, 1867
* Liberty Bell 1st ringing
* Western Plains hunting
* Prints
Full front page illustration of "The First Peal for Liberty." shows a man ringing a bell. Inside is a full page illustration of "The Fourth of July in the Country."; a nearly full page illustration of: "The New Masonic Hall, Boston, Dedicated June 24, 1867"; a vertical doublepage centerfold of: "Buffalo Hunting on the Plains By Officers of the United States Army" featuring six large illustrations and two small ones.
Also two half page illustrations of: "War Relics in the Adjutant General's Office, Jefferson City, Missouri" and "Arrested Rag Pickers in City Hall Park, New York."
Co... See More
Starting Price: $40.00
1870 EVERY SATURDAY Post Civil War Magazine w/ Prints *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370430272434
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: EVERY SATURDAY, "An Illustrated Journal Of Choice Reading", Boston, April 30, 1870
* Popular post-Civil War periodical
There was a plethora of magazines published in the years after the Civil War, this being one of the more popular weekly titles.
Complete in 16 pages with various prints including the full ftpg: "Grandmamma", and a very nice doublepg. centerfold: "A Spring In The Woods" (see) and more. Measures 11 by 14 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Starting Price: $24.00
Rare SAN FRANCISCO CA German Old West in 1874 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370429883004
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: CALIFORNIA JOURNAL UND SONNTAGS GAST ("and Sunday Guest"), San Francisco, Jan. 2, 1874
* Rare Old West title - German
* Decorative masthead
An unusual newspaper of 8 pages totally in the German language, obviously done for the German immigrant community in the West. Folio size, some minor margin tears, generally nice condition.
Starting Price: $39.00
JOHN WESLEY POWELL Colorado Explorer UTAH1877 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390236556397
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: SALT LAKE WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Utah, Sept. 29, 1877
* John Wesley Powell
* American West explorer
* Colorado - Utah divorces
Among the front page reports are; "Indian War" "Gathering the Reds in on the Yellowstone River" "Gibbon, Howard and Sturgis Surrounding the Nez Perces" "Chasing the Redskins" as well as: "Utah Divorces" 'Four Hundred and Four Cases in One Year" "A Judge Who Practices a Nasty Business in his Own Court" and page 6 also has: "Utah Divorces!" with many subheads (see).
The back page not only has a lengthy, detailed article headed: "Valley of the Colorado" "Major Powell's Explorations of the Most Wonderful River on the Continent", but it also has a nice and rare ... See More
Starting Price: $68.00
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION Mary Harris Trial 1865 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390235667277
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 14, 1865
* Mary Harris trial
* re. Abraham Lincoln's murder
Page 2 has: "The Mary Harris Case" concerning her involvement in the Lincoln assassination conspiracy; and "Grant's Sayings & Doings In Canada". The bkpg. has: "The Disaster on Lake Huron" with much on a ship collision.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Starting Price: $36.00
Rare CAPE FEAR Wilmington North Carolina 1876 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390235667118
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE CAPE FEAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 1876
* Rare Southern title
A rather uncommon title from this part of the country, with various news of the day & many ads. Four pages, irregular at the spine margin with some damp staining along the spine as well.
Starting Price: $28.00
1876 KAUFMAN TX Texas Execution Hangings Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370429146419
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE SUN, New York, November 7, 1876
* Kaufman TX Texas
* Executions - hangings
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3:
* TWO MURDERERS HANGED
* A Scaffold Scene Witnessed By Six Thousand Persons
which tells of the execution in Kaufman, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout with ads. Minor wear at the area, area of light staining, otherwise nice.
Starting Price: $27.00
Rare 1876 PORTLAND OR Oregon Old West Early Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370428009857
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: MORNING OREGONIAN, Portland, November 20, 1872
* Rare title
* Old West era
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early for Oregon. Good condition.
Starting Price: $28.00
Rare GALVESTON TX Texas Southwest U.S. 1867 Newspaper *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370427999295
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: FLAKE'S DAILY BULLETIN, Galveston, Texas, December 17 1867
* Rare title from the Southwest
* Post Civil War era
Uncommon to find Texas newspapers from shortly after the Civil War. Here is one, with news events and ads on the front page, and with much more on the inside pages, some relating to Reconstruction.
Complete in 8 pages, scattered, light damp staining , little margin wear, a few tiny wormholes, otherwise in good condition..
Starting Price: $24.99
JOHN WILKES BOOTH Lincoln Murder & Chase 1876 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370427147013
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 23, 1876
* John Wilkes Booth
* A look back on the murder of Lincoln
This 4 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 2:
* John Wilkes Booth
which gives an account of the murder of Abraham Lincoln at Ford's theater and the chase and eventual capture/killing of Booth. See photos for text.
Other news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Good condition.
Starting Price: $24.99
WILLIAMSPORT PA Lumber Capital of World 1869 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390233412873
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 3, 1869
* Williamsport PA Pennsylvania
* Lumber industry flourishing
* Post Civil War era original
This 8 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page:
* The Lumber Trade--Meeting of Mill Owners in Williamsport, Penn.....
This was near the beginning of the era which made Williamsport "The Lumber Capital of the World".
Other news of the day throughout. Nice condition.
Starting Price: $22.00
Rare ANTI-SLAVERY San Francisco CA 1876 Old Newspaper *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370423813963
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description:
THE PACIFIC APPEAL, San Francisco, California, Dec. 9, 1876
* Very rare ant-slavery title
* From the Old West
Printed under the title & dateline at the top of page 2 is: "Original Organ of the Colored Citizens of the Pacific States and Territories".
As noted in the website: antislavery.eserver.org: "The Pacific Appeal was a short-lived African American newspaper that commenced publishing in San Francisco under that name in 1862. It was the successor of The Mirror of the Times, another African American newspaper established in the same city in 1855. The newspaper’s politics in this first volume were adamantly abolitionist and vigorously supported the war against slav... See More
Starting Price: $97.00
SOUTHERN RECONSTRUCTION Post Civil War 1865 Newspaper *
eBay Auction Item # 390237197713
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 17, 1865
* Post civil war reconstruction
* Rebuilding the South's infrastructure
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* AFFAIRS IN THE SOUTH
* Sentiment of the People of Alabama
* Condition of that State and of the Freedmen
* Opposition to Colored Schools by Property Owners
and more. Other reconstruction related news throughout.
Little light foxing, generally very nice.
Starting Price: $19.00
Pres. ANDREW JOHNSON Impeachment Trial 1868 Newspaper *
eBay Auction Item # 370430413785
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 1, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson Impeachment trial report
The entire front page is taken up with reports on the Johnson impeachment trial, with first column headings:
* THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL
* Close of Manager Williams's Argument
* Nelson Called to Order
and more.
Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise good.
Starting Price: $19.99
1866 GALVESTON TX Texas Post Civil War Newspaper w/ Ads
eBay Auction Item # 370430426269
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: FLAKE'S DAILY BULLETIN newspaper from Galveston, Texas, dated May 9, 1866.
* Rare title from the early Southwest
* Post Civil War reconstruction era
This is a nice, 8 page newspaper with various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Early newspaper for Galveston from just one years after the end of the Civil War.
Page 4 has a interesting article titled: "Will The Negro Survive?"
Minor margin wear, otherwise in very nice condition.
Starting Price: $19.99
1871 SAMUEL MORSE Telegraph Inventions Prints Magazine
eBay Auction Item # 370430423590
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 8, 1871
* Samuel Morse - telegraph
* Inventions
* Prints
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: SAMUEL MORSE CELEBRATION - HAND POWER DRILL - STOVEPIPE CLEANER - CIRCULAR CUTTER - STEAM PUMP - WATER ENGINE & Much More.
These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invented. VERY INTERESTING STUFF HERE. Nice To Frame. Minor margin wear, otherwise nice. 16 pages.
Starting Price: $24.99
1873 LAVA BEDS Oregon Modoc Indians War Print Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 370430409073
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: DAILY GRAPHIC, N.Y., May 9, 1873
* Modoc war - Lava Beds - Oregon
* Prints
Full front page illustration with a Thomas Nast political likeness.
Inside has a 8 3/4 by 7 1/4 inch engraving of the new science building at "Princeton College" & a 8 by 12 1/2 inch engraving of a scene in the Lava Beds of Oregon during the Modoc War.
Other prints with text within this 8 page issue. Good condition.
Starting Price: $19.99
1866 GALVESTON TX Texas Post Civil War Newspaper w/ Ads
eBay Auction Item # 390236629454
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: FLAKE'S DAILY BULLETIN, Galveston, Texas, May 16, 1866.
* Uncommon title from the early Southwest
* GPost Civil War reconstruction era
This is a nice, 8 page newspaper with various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Early newspaper for Galveston from just one year after the end of the Civil War.
Some overall light foxing, generally in nice condition.
Starting Price: $23.00
Rare DALLAS TX Texas 1875 Newspaper w/ Advertsiements *
eBay Auction Item # 390236603446
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE DALLAS DAILY HERALD, Dallas, Texas, February 24, 1875
* Rare title from the Southwest
* Many advertisements
The front page has various news tidbits and a wealth of ads as well. The inside pages have various news & ads as well.
Complete in 4 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise rather nice.
Starting Price: $24.99
1865 Early Velocipede - Gang Plow Inventions Magazine *
eBay Auction Item # 370429912171
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN magazine from New York, September 23, 1865
* Early issue of this famous title
* Post Civil War era
* Inventions - prints
See the photo for the nice front page print showing "Davenport's Gang Plow", with an article on this as well.
Many other fascinating science-related articles within these 16 pages, and in very nice condition. Several illustrations as well. Measures about 9 3/4 by 13 1/2 inches and in great condition.
Starting Price: $18.00
1866 NEWS ORLEANS RIOTS Massacre Johnson Old Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 390236597640
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 3, 1866
* New Orleans LA Louisiana
* Riots - massacre - official report
The front page has one column headlines that include:
* THE NEW-ORLEANS MASSACRE
* Report of the Military Commission
* The Massacre Planned by Supporters of Johnson's Policy
and more. Text takes up the entire front page. Too much to photograph here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, little central fold and margin wear, otherwise good. Never bound nor trimmed.
Starting Price: $19.99
ABRAHAM LINCOLN Murder Trial Civil War 1865 Newspaper *
eBay Auction Item # 370429525503
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEW-YORK TIMES, May 23, 1865.
* Post civil war reconstruction
* Trade resumes within U.S.
* Abraham Lincoln murder trial
Front page has:
* Opening Of Trade
* All Ports Except Those of Texas Declared Open
* Blockade-Running & Contraband Traders Outlawed
* Internal Trade Opened East of the Mississippi
* A Proclamation
removing trade restrictions is signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
Other news of the day includes: "Conduct Of The War" "The Grand Review" "Trial Of The Assassins" and much more.
8 pages in good condition.
Starting Price: $28.00
ULYSSES S. GRANT For President 1868 Cuba NY Newspaper *
eBay Auction Item # 370429523950
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE CUBA TRUE PATRIOT, New York, September 4, 1868
* Ulysses S. Grant for president
The front page has 2 unusual illustrations with political references. (see)
Page 2 has a nice ad titled: "GRANT AND COLFAX" which is a presidential campaign advertisement with illustration of Ulysses S. Grant. (see)
News of the day with many interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, minor foxing, generally nice.
Starting Price: $19.99
LIPMAN PIKE Jewish Baseball PRINT 1866 Harper's Weekly
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390226017698
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description:
HARPERS WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1866
* Baseball team print includes Jewish star Lipman Pike
* Uncle Tom cover...
Inside has a full page portrait: The Atlantic Base-Ball Club, And The Athletic Of Philadelphia. Great for display. One of the members of the 1866 Athletics was a famous Jewish ball player named Lipman Pike. Some sources say that Pike was baseballs first professional player, as well as the games first home run champion. The website for the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame has a portrait of Pike, and there is a distinct possibility that one of the individuals in the aforementioned portrait is Pike (second row, third from the right).
Other prints with text t... See More
Starting Price: $120.00
Rare WINSLOW HOMER Harper's Weekly Print 1874 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370419325398
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 18, 1874
* Winslow Homer original print
Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street".
Among the other prints in this issue are the full ftpg. by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Politeness", the fullpg. with eleven scenes of "American Sardine Fishery", a 3/4 pg. with two prints of monkeys and baboons; a fullpg: "The Poor Drunkard--More Helpless than a Child"; two prints taking most of a page: "Liverpool--Waiting for the Ferry Boat" & "Liverpool--Arrival of the Ferry Boat"; and a halfpg: "Punch At Home".
The Supplemen... See More
Starting Price: $68.00
ANDERSONVILLE PRISON TRIAL Henry Wirz 1865 NY Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 370428118142
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, September 12, 1865
* Andersonville Prison trial
* Captain Henry Wirz
* Post Civil War era
The back page has:
* ANDERSONVILLE
* THE WIRZ TRIAL YESTERDAY
* More Witnesses for the Defense Demanded
* Passage at Arms Between Counsel
* Evidence of Major-Gen. Wilson
Other news of the day from shortly after the Civil War. Little lite foxing, very nice condition.
Starting Price: $19.99
ABRAHAM LINCOLN Assassination Trial 1865 NYC Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 370428119309
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York City, June 24, 1865.
* Abraham Lincoln Murder - Trial of the Assassins
* Galveston TX surrenders
* Other post civil war reporting
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for minor foxing) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and post Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines:
* THE ASSASSINATION
* THE TRIAL ON FRIDAY
* THE REBELS IN CANADA
* A PLEA FOR ARNOLD
* LATER FROM TEXAS
* Official Announcement of the Surrender of Galveston
* All The Texan Ports In Our Possession
* END ... See More
Starting Price: $47.00
1871 Prints Newspaper GREAT CHICAGO FIRE Illustrations
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370417159394
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 4, 1871
* Great Chicago Fire of 1871
* IL Illinois
* Rare title w/ prints
The ftpg. has two prints relating to the great Chicago Fire, plus inside pages have another four prints as well as a large doublepg. centerfold captioned: "The Chicago Fire--The Homeless Citizens In Camp On the Shore of Lake Michigan, Near Lincoln Park" (see). Much text as well.
Sixteen pages, some binding residue at the spine, generally good.
Starting Price: $58.00
Rare WINSLOW HOMER Harper's Weekly Print 1874 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390224499573
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1874
* Rare Winslow Homer original print
The entire front page features a political cartoon by famed artiest Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Good and Bad Spirits at War". But likely the most desired print is the nice full page by Winslow Homer, titled: "The Chinese In New York--Scene In a Baxter Street Club-House".
Other prints within this issue include: "The Rev. Charles Kingsley" "Opening the Sixth Ward Soup House in Centre Street", a doublpg. centerfold showing: "The Marriage of Prince Alfred & the Grand Duchess Marie...", a full page with four prints of: "The Ice Crop on the Hudson", and more.
Complete in 16 pages, some scattered foxing & ... See More
Starting Price: $68.00
1870 Newspaper BASEBALL Post Civil War Cincinnati Reds
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370416769441
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 14, 1870
* Much on post Civil War baseball
Almost a full column on page two is taken up with baseball content, one article headed: "BASE BALL" "Ball Players in Council--The State Association Conventions and the Forthcoming National Convention in this City--Political Prejudices Introduced into Base-Ball Matters" and the other article: "Base-Ball Playing as a Business--History of the Nines of Chicago and Cincinnati" (see for portions).
Eight pages, nice condition.
Starting Price: $28.00
1867 Newspaper MORMONS Brigham Young INDIANS on Plains
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390224277085
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 6, 1867
* Early Mormons
* Brigham Young
* Salt Lake City UT
Page 4 has: "UTAH" "Return of Brigham Young from his Preaching Tour--His Exhortations to his People" with the report taking 7 1/2 inches. This is followed by: "Affairs On The Plains" "Arrest of Railroad Thieves--Pawnee Scouts & Spotted Tail Indians..." (see).
Eight pages, nice condition.
Starting Price: $34.00
1865 Newspaper CIVIL WAR Nears End & South America MAP
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390224276442
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 9, 1865
* War in South America... War in North America...
* American Civil War nearing the end
The ftpg. is dominated by a large map headed: "THE WAR ON THE RIVER PLATE. Scene of Operations on the Rivers Plate and Uruguay--The Empire of Brazil Against the Republics of Uruguay and Paraguay." The map shows from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro to Bolivia and much in between (see).
First column heads on the "South America" battles as well. Inside pages have reports on the American Civil War. Eight pages, light water staining, generally nice.
Starting Price: $37.00
ABRAHAM LINCOLN Deserters Proc. Civil War '65 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370416760361
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, March 18, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation to deserters
* Rare military title
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The ftpg. has: "The Campaign In the Carolinas" with subhead: "The Battle of Kinston". Various articles within include: "The Campaign in Virginia" "The Fighting of Troops" "Army & Navy Personal" "The Colored Man" "The Petersburgh Mine" "Pay of the Crews of Monitors & Other Iron-Clads" and much more.
An inside page also has; "Notice To Deserter--By the President....A Proclamation" signed in type: Abraham Lincoln (see). Other docu... See More
Starting Price: $39.00
1872 BOCCE BALL Coffee Plantation Prints Old Magazine
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390224273047
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, June 22, 1872
* Early bocce ball - lawn bowling
* Coffee plantation
* Prints
Full ftpg. shows: "The Prince of Wales at Ascot Races". Inside has a nice fullpg. print: "Coffee Stores and Pulping-House, Ceylon"; six scenes from "Waterloo".
Near the back is a great full page duo-tone print: "A Game of Bowls" shows men playing bocce ball (very displayable). Another fullpg. duo-tone: "Between Love and Riches".
The complete issue, great condition.
Starting Price: $33.00
(8) BETHLEHEM PA Pennsylvania Post Civil War Newspapers
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370416347350
* Lot of eight post Civil War issues
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania. A nice collection of 8 issues, dates of May 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 23, 28, 29, 1868. All issues are complete in 4 pages, nice condition, with various news events of the day and a number of illustrated advertisements. Small folio size.
Starting Price: $29.00
(6) Post Civil War RECONSTRUCTION 1865 Old Newspapers *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390223734153
* Six issue Civil War Reconstruction lot
A group of six issues of THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER from the Reconstruction era shortly after the end of the Civil War. Dates are July 28, Aug. 2, 9, 19, 21, and Sept. 2, 1865. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in nice condition. A fine lot of issues providing a perspective of life in America as it struggled to content with the issues at the conclusion of the Civil War.
Starting Price: $39.00
1873 MODOC INDIANS Lava Beds War Captain Jack Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390223101264
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, April 14, 1873
* Defining event of the Modoc War
* Lava Beds War
* Captain Jack fame
Not only an early date for a newspaper from this city, but it also has a nice report of an event which happened in California, with the top of page 2 having heads: "The Tragedy in the Lava Bed" "The Indian Character In Its True Light" "General Canby Assassinated by Captain Jack" "Latest Particulars of the Treachery" "Other Treacherous Acts by the Savages" "General Sherman Orders Severe Measures Against Them". The text on this report, and related events of the Modoc Indian War, take a full column (see for portions).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed (de... See More
Starting Price: $64.00
SAN FRANCISCO CA Stock Market Old West 1875 Newspaper *
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370413599281
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: DAILY STOCK REPORT, San Francisco, California, November 27, 1875
* Rare Old West title
* Stock market
As the name implies, has mostly stock-related content, plus financial and mining news. Many business and stock-related ads too.
Little creasing and wear at the folds, otherwise good. 4 pages.
Starting Price: $35.00
RED BLUFF CA California Tehama County Co 1880 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370411256107
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE DAILY PEOPLE'S CAUSE, Red Bluff, California, March 18, 1876
* Rare Old West title
An interesting title from the Old West! Quite scarce as well, as I only have 3 issues.
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early for California. Little margin wear and tear, otherwise in nice condition.
Starting Price: $49.99
Rare SAN DIEGO CA California 1872 Old West Newspaper **
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390220700056
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE WORLD, San Diego, CA, September 10, 1872
* Rare Southern Cal issue
* Wild Old West
Very nice illustration of two globes in the masthead. A very early issue for San Diego! This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early for California. Nice condition.
Starting Price: $34.99
Rare 1877 GRASS VALLEY CA Nevada Co. Old West Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370411252502
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, May 12, 1877
* Rare Old west title
* Many interesting ads
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early for California. Nice condition.
Starting Price: $29.99
Rare SAN DIEGO CA California 1872 Old West Newspaper **
eBay Fixed Price Item # 370410394787
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE WORLD, San Diego, CA, December 22, 1872
* Rare Southern Cal issue
* Wild Old West
Very nice illustration of two globes in the masthead. A very early issue for San Diego! This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early for California. Nice condition.
Starting Price: $32.00
1871 BROOKLYN Oakland CA California Old West Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390220209986
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: BROOKLYN HOME JOURNAL AND ALAMEDA COUNTY ADVERTISER, Brooklyn, California, December 9, 1871
* Rare Old West title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early for California. Nice condition.
Starting Price: $34.00
Rare PETALUMA CA California Old West 1871 Ads Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390220208113
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: PETALUMA CRESCENT, Petaluma, California, August 11, 1871
* Very rare Old West title
This four page newspaper has various news of the day with many interesting advertisements as well. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being uncommon before 1900, here is an opportunity for an issue from the Old West when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were not uncommon.
Very early for California. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
Starting Price: $42.00
Rare PETALUMA CA California Old West 1871 Ads Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390220206869
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: PETALUMA CRESCENT, Petaluma, California, November 3, 1871
* Very rare Old West title
This four page newspaper has various news of the day with many interesting advertisements as well. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being uncommon before 1900, here is an opportunity for an issue from the Old West when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were not uncommon.
Very early for California. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
Starting Price: $42.00
TIFFANY & Company Co. Store Opening 1870 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 390220181682
Here is a complete, genuine historic old newspaper with the following title, date and description: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 12, 1870
* Early Tiffany & Company store opening
Page 2 has an article: "A Jewel Palace" with subheads: "Tiffany & Co.'s New Store--Magnificent Display--The Largest Collection in the World Under One Roof--Goods by the Million for the Million" taking most of the column (see).
Eight pages, nice condition.
Starting Price: $28.00


















































