Catalog 362 - released for January, 2026...
Catalog 362 (for January): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: the definitive issue on the Bill of Rights, Washington’s letter to the Jewish Masonic Lodge in Newport, nice reporting on the hated Stamp Act, England reports the Americans have declared independence, a wonderful broadside on Lincoln’s assassination, Alexander Hamilton becomes Secretary of the Treasury, and more.The following links are designed to help you explore all available items from this latest edition of our catalog:
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One last reflection on Tim Hughes' / RareNewspapers' 50th anniversary: From Passion to Legacy: 50 Years Strong... and Counting...
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<a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"><b>Catalog 362</b> (for January)</a>: This latest offering of authentic newspapers<b> </b>is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following <a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catprev&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catprev&q%5Bprice_range_start%5D=250&q%5Bprice_range_end%5D=100000&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.price&sort_direction=DESC&per_page=100"><strong>noteworthy issues</strong></a>:<strong> the definitive issue on the Bill of Rights, Washington’s letter to the Jewish Masonic Lodge in Newport, nice reporting on the hated Stamp Act, England reports the Americans have declared independence, a wonderful broadside on Lincoln’s assassination, Alexander Hamilton becomes Secretary of the Treasury</strong>, and more.<br />
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<strong><strong>A PDF of the catalog is available at: <a href="https://files.constantcontact.com/0be613c7601/a9d03a00-4f0f-45a1-bd8a-996e239c4a77.pdf">January's Catalog (#362)</a><br />
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One last reflection on Tim Hughes' / RareNewspapers' 50th anniversary: </strong><a href="https://blog.rarenewspapers.com/from-passion-to-legacy-50-years-strong-and-counting/">From Passion to Legacy: 50 Years Strong... and Counting...</a><br />
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Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest man alive" day...
Item #707350
July 04, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1939 Lou Gehrig's famous speech is one of the most notable & heart-warming events in the annals of baseball history. This issue is from that day and has a article on page 18 with a two column heading: "75,000 Expected at the Stadium For Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day" with subhead. (see) Only found in this publication. Rare as such.
Other news, sports ... See More
Washington signs an Act of Congress concerning General Greene... Indian troubles near Pittsburgh...
Item #703610
May 16, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1792 The front page has almost a full column Act of Congress concerning General Nathaniel Greene. It is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Page 2 has a report concerning trouble with the Indians in the Pittsburgh vicinity. Another item mentions: "...from the frontiers of the Union which mention that the hostile Indians had made s... See More
Supreme Court Blocks President... Youngstown, Ohio...
Item #722534
June 03, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 3, 1952
* Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co vs. Sawyer
* Supreme Court decision checks Presidential Authority
The front page has a displayable photo and a 4 column headline: "STEEL SEIZURE HELD INVALID; STRIKE CALLED IMMEDIATELY" which tells of the United States Supreme Court's decision that limited the power of the Presiden... See More
Item #637510
(8) EARLY YEARS OF HARPER'S WEEKLY: Lot of 8 issues of this famous title from 1857-1859, all different dates from its first three years. Nice condition & with some illustrations. A nice wholesale lot at a good price.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets are wanted.
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First Battle of Bull Run...
Item #722694
July 24, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1861
* 1st Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia
* 1st major land battle of the Civil War (historic)
Most of the front page is taken up with excellent coverage and detail on the Battle of Bull Run with first column heads including: "THE GREAT REBELLION", "The Victory of Sunday & How it Was Lost", "Exaggerations of the First R... See More
Earlest mention of Hudson Bay?
Item #706009
November 23, 1693
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 23, 1693 The back page has a brief report that mentions "Hudson's Bay", the earliest we have seen this part of the New World menioned in a newspaper.
It reads in part: "This day arrived in the Downes the homeward bound Bilboa fleet, with the Benjamin from India, and several other merchant ships from Hudson's-Bay, Barbdoes, and other p... See More
Actor John Wilkes Booth performance ad, plus a 2nd mention...
Item #722626
October 07, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct.7, 1863 It's always great to find news or advertisement tidbits about historic figures long before their names would draw national or international attention. Here is a great example.
Near the top of the front page is an intriguing advertisement for the play "Macbeth" at the Howard Anthenaeum, with the role of Macbeth played by "Mr. J. Wilkes ... See More
John Wayne Gacy discovered... serial killer clown...
Item #722531
December 26, 1978
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Dec. 26, 1978
* John Wayne Gacy arrest
* Serial "killer clown" discovered
* Best title to be had ? - very rare
Here is nice issue on the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 3 has a heading: "Police seize records at Gacy home". (see) Gacy was arrested just a few days earlier. Great to have this in a Chicago p... See More
Al Capone tax evasion case, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #722528
June 08, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion case
* Best title to be had (rare)
The front page has a one column heading: "HUNT CAPONE'S HIDDEN RICHES FOR U. S. DEBT" with subhead. (see)
Related photo is on the back page. Capone would plead guilty about a week later.
Terrific to have this report in a Chicago newspaper... See More
Death of Hamilton by duel... Naval map: English vs. French...
Item #707093
August 11, 1804
THE TIMES, London, England, Aug. 11, 1804 Page 2 begins with a nice report concerning the death of Alexander Hamilton, noting in part: "...intelligence which may be considered of most important in them respects the death of General Hamilton...He died on the 12 of July...in consequence of a wound received in a duel on the morning of the preceding day. His antagonist was Colonel Burr, who... See More
Civil War illustrations - 2nd-rate at a reduced price...
Item #637512
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY Civil War lot of five issues which we consider "2nd rate". Not what we sell as damaged, but not good enough to be listed as "good" with minor problems and small disfigurements (possible foxing, staining, close-trimming, separation at the spine, non-archival tape mends, etc.), yet more than half off the regular price. Over 25 Civil War era prints - great ... See More
Washington's headquarters in NJ... John Jay becomes president of the Continental Congress, and more...
Item #722693
February 13, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1779 Page 2 includes: "...dispatches were brought to Lord George Germain's office...with an account of the surrender of the province of Georgia to his Majesty's troops under the command of Col. Campbell..." plus some reports from New York which include: "...That Colonel Butler had been extremely successful in his enterprise... See More
A great lot from the Old West, at a reduced price...
Item #649271
(10) A lot of ten "OLD WEST" newspapers from California, dating in the 1870's through 1890's, and priced at a bargain due to edge tears, mends, wear, etc. which makes them somewhat 2nd-rate. The set will contain at least 5 different titles, and no two issues will have the same date. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a significantly red... See More
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God is Dead Debate...
Item #722525
January 09, 1966
NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1966 Page E-7 has the noteworthy article: "'God is Dead' Debate Widens", written by John Cogley, which tells of the "God is Dead Movement" espoused by theologian, Dr. Thomas Altizer, of Emory University. Included is a cartoon reprinted from Christianity Today. It is interesting to note this article was printed a few month's prior to ... See More
Three John Hancock documents, and more...
Item #669162
September 21, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 21, 1793 The front page begins with a document from Massachusetts on the restrictions to be enforced due to the spread of the Yellow Fever epidemic centered at Philadelphia, signed in type by the governor: John Hancock.
This is followed by "A Proclamation" from him also relating to the: "...dangerous and infectious disease...prevails at... See More
A Long Island whaling town...
Item #649288
(5) THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor (Long Island), New York, 1870s A nice lot of five issues from this once-famous whaling town on Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons. One from each year, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, generally nice condition. We sell individually for $35+ each. You get 5 for less than half price... See More
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Two Acts of Congress signed by Washington & Jefferson...
Item #701173
April 13, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 13, 1791 The front page features two Acts of Congress, one concerning "An Act for establishing the Salaries of the Executive Officers of the Government...". Both are signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by the Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, stains to the front page one of which affects the... See More
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #649295
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dallas, Texas, November 25, 1963 Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.
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Uncommon women's suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #700889
May 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, May, 1879 A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot Box, ... See More
A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #699461
March 15, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, March 15, 1722 A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence is the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue.
This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspapers. This format classified it as a pamphlet, and therefore no tax w... See More
"Don't give up the ship!"...
Item #707343
July 22, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 22, 1815 The entire front page and almost all of page 2 are taken up with: "Lawrence and the Chesapeake" which has much on the battle which cost Captain Lawrence his life.
Portions of the report include: "...Lawrence fell! and the remainder of the fight, if fight it can be called, was as disgraceful as the first eight minutes were b... See More
World War II is over: Japan surrenders...
Item #705802
August 15, 1945
HAMILTON JOURNAL Ohio, Aug. 15, 1945 The banner headline, dropped out of a black box, proclaims: "WAR IN PACIFIC OVER ! " and also: "General MacArthur To Govern Japan" "Gas, Canned Foods Rationing Ends" and many related subheads. Included as well is a photo headed: "Truman Announces Surrender".
Complete in 12 pages, light toning, mild wear at the... See More
James Hamlet: first slave affected by the Fugitive Slave Act...
Item #692188
October 12, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Oct. 12, 1850 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Pages 1 and 2 are entirely taken up with: "An Act to Establish Certain Post Roads in the United States" with considerable detail, state by state.
Page 3 has an article on: "Jenny Lind", called the Swedish Nightingale. but of most sign... See More
News from the Confederacy...
Item #694170
March 28, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, March 28, 1864 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are; "Affairs In Richmond' "From Upper Georgia" "Letter From Richmond" "Execution of a Confederate" as a spy; "The Attack On Charleston" "Another Order For 200,000 Men" "Yankee Speculation of the War--What is the Prospect ... See More
Early title from London... News from America...
Item #699393
September 03, 1740
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, Sept. 3, 1740 Various European items on the front page while the back page begins with reports concerning North America. An address from the governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony is dated: "Boston in New England, July 17, 1740". The address concerns a dispute in the property line with the colony of New Hampshire.
The other item is a report noti... See More
The battle for Charleston...
Item #707365
April 09, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 9, 1863 The front page includes: "The Situation In The West" "The Parole of Federal Prisoners" "Latest From the North" "The Fight Opened at Charleston!" "The Attack Commenced!" "Terrific Firing on Both Sides!" "Official Dispatches from General Beauregard!" with two of them, each sig... See More
19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... See More
1974 David Bowie & The Allman Brothers concert advertisements...
Item #720365
June 27, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 27, 1974
* David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician
* Diamond Dogs Tour - rock-opera style show format
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* The Allman Brothers Band - Dickey Betts
* American rock band concert advertisement
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York
Page 63 has a nice full page advertisement... See More
Civil War era letter dated April 13, 1864...
Item #705206
April 13, 1864
Civil War letter dated at the top April 13, 1864, Cliffburne Barracks Depot, Washington D.C.
The letter is written to the soldier's wife, and much of it is concerning his anxiousness to get his paper, presumable for discharge from the military. Other incidental items. It is winged; William Bartlett.
Four pages on lined paper, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition and nice handwriting.
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699219
August 14, 1759
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 2, 1758; Aug. 14, 1759; Feb. 19, 1760; March 17, 1763; and Feb. 27, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good con... See More
Very early woman's suffrage newspaper...
Item #610666
WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Chicago & St. Louis, 1879 As noted at the top of the front page: "...devoted to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal and political Equality and especially to her right of Suffrage." Editors listed include Julia Ward Howe, Lucy Stone, & Mary A. Livermore. Each issue contains numerous articles related to woman's suffra... See More
A great value... A discounted Civil War lot...
Item #649275
(7) The CIVIL WAR: a lot of 7 issues all non-New York titles from during the Civil War and all have war reports. A great set for a reseller or for someone looking to obtain authentic Civil War newspapers at a discounted price, and all are in average or better condition.
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America is not about to compromise with England...
Item #686005
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" which includes reference to Ben Franklin. Also: "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East" and more.The mos... See More
Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair...
Item #649257
(5) DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, early 1880's A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.
On the Confederates establishing a navy...
Item #707366
May 27, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 27, 1863 The front page includes: "The Yankees In York River" "From Vicksburg" "An Act to Establish A Volunteer Navy" "Hostage Retained" & other items including many more Acts from the Confederate Congress.
The back page has a lengthy editorial concerning the war, focused on the Act noted: "It is to be ... See More
Robert F. Kennedy is still alive at press time...
Item #707347
June 05, 1968
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, California, June 5, 1968 The banner headline: "RFK CLINGS TO LIFE" with subhead: "'Very Critical;' Suspect Identified" with 2 front page photos. This is the city where Robert Kennedy was shot (Ambassador Hotel) and as of press time he was still alive. Much related content on page 2 with photos on pages 2 & 3.
The complete ... See More
An early newspaper which rarely comes on the collector market...
Item #707372
January 22, 1732
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, London, Jan. 22, 1732 A quite rare title as this is the first we have encountered in our 44 years. It appears to have run from 1730-1735. Later in 1732 the title would add: "...or, Universal Journal".
A nice "newsy" paper with a wide variety of items are found on pages 2 and 3, mostly from England.
Four pages, red tax stamp on the front page, 10 1/4... See More
Inauguration & inaugural address of James Garfield...
Item #722627
March 11, 1881
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, March 11, 1881 Page 2 has nice first column heads: "INAUGURATION Of President James Abram Garfield", "Immense throngs Listen to the Address", "Kind But Firm & Statesman-Like Document", "Administering of the Oath to the President and Vice President", and more. The complete text of his "Inaugural Address".&nbs... See More
Very first of the advice column newspapers...
Item #707383
March 15, 1692
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, March 15, 1692 This was the very first of the "agony aunt" newspapers, a newspaper providing personal advice to its readers.
In creating this format of responding to questions from readers, the publisher, John Dunton, did so as a result of feeling guilty for cheating on his wife. He thought that people like himself might appreciate confiding in a stra... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #707354
March 26, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 26, 1862 The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of The Apostate at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the listing of the cast, including: "Last Night, but t... See More
Progress of the Civil War, in a Confederate title...
Item #707367
August 26, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 26, 1862 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports are: "From the Rappahannock" "From James City & Gloucester" "The Difficulty of Maintaining Free Governments" "Progress Of The War" " and some legal documents including: "An Act to Punish Drunkenness in the Ar... See More
Woodhull & Claflin... The Ku Klux Klan...
Item #707363
November 05, 1872
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 1872 The front page has: "The Ku Klux" "Greeley's Friends at Work in Kentucky--They Hang a Man, His Wife, and Daughter to the Same Tree".
Page 2 has: "Woodhull & Claflin" "An Indictment Found Against Them--A Writ of Habeas Corpus for Col. Blood--Arrest of Stephen Pearl Andrews".
Sisters Victoria Woodhull & Ten... See More
When silver was king...
Item #707063
May 04, 1878
LYON COUNTY TIMES, Silver City, Nevada, May 4, 1878 Wikipedia offers much information on this early mining town:
Silver City was established in 1859, named for the silver deposits discovered in the area. Through this narrow gorge thousands of travelers passed on their way to the silver mines of the Comstock Lode.
By 1861, the town had four hotels, multiple saloons and boarding houses
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Early 1900's Harper's Weekly (illustrated)... 2nd-rate and damaged...
Item #694721
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, pl... See More
News from the Confederate capital...
Item #707370
August 26, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 26, 1862 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From the Rappahannock" "McClellan's Departure" "Federal Enrolling Citizens of Norfolk" "Confederate States Congress" "From the South" "Letter from Capt. Brown of the Arkansas" and more.
Complete as a single sheet, some flaking ... See More
On Adams & Jefferson assuming the Presidency and Vice Presidency...
Item #707369
February 18, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 18, 1797 Page 3 has a lengthy address: "To the Honorable the Congress of the United States" being: "The memorial & petition of the owners of land in the state of Tennessee that was purchased from the state of North Carolina & has since been yielded to the Indians for hunting ground."
Pag... See More
A nice set for a science enthusiast...
Item #649312
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 10 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906. Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.
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Four issues from our nation's capital...
Item #637509
(4) A lot of 4 issues from Washington, D.C., all dated from the 1820's through 1850's - from four different titles. They contain a wealth of both political and non-political news from the early period of our federal capital. All are complete and in good condition. Some foxing & minimal wear, generally in nice condition. The issues shown are representative of... See More
Early baseball from just after the Civil War...
Item #649236
NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866 A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.... See More
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Bound volume, with plates...
Item #637511
Bound volume of GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, from the 1820-1840 period. Contains over 600 pgs. and has at least 6 full page plates. Six monthly issues each with a full title/index page. Nice condition.
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