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Lengthy on Abraham Lincoln and his 'Spot Resolutions" in Congress...
Item #691094
December 23, 1847
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 23, 1847
* Early Abraham Lincoln
* Spot Resolutions in Congress
Page 2 has an uncommonly lengthy report from [Abraham] Lincoln in the House of Representatives. This was his "spot resolution" and speech condemning the reasons for starting the Mexican War. He requests proof from President Polk that American blood was shed
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* Early Abraham Lincoln
* Spot Resolutions in Congress
Page 2 has an uncommonly lengthy report from [Abraham] Lincoln in the House of Representatives. This was his "spot resolution" and speech condemning the reasons for starting the Mexican War. He requests proof from President Polk that American blood was shed
President Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #691067
May 12, 1868
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1868 Most of the front page is taken up with: "THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL" "The Field Not Lost!" with various subheads (see). The is concerning the impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson.
Eight pages, uncut and untrimmed, crease and minor wear along the central fold, generally nice..
Phrenology and Elizabeth Oakes...
Item #691012
October 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, November, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
There is much in this issue including an analysis of the phrenology of "Black Hawk--A ac Chief&q... See More
Phrenology: personality is based on the shape of the skull...
Item #691011
October 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, October, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has: "Phrenology, Ask Applicable to the Professions" "Importance of Phrenology&q... See More
Phrenology: personality is based on the shape of the skull...
Item #691010
September 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, September, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has several prints of various skulls & related articles. Also a print of & article on... See More
Phrenology: personality is based on the shape of the skull...
Item #691009
August 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, August, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has a full page with 4 prints showing the skulls of various types under the heading: "The N... See More
Evangelist Dwight L. Moody sermon...
Item #690972
February 15, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 15, 1876
* Evangelist Dwight L. Moody's sermon
* Preaches at P.T. Barnum's Hippodrome
The top of the back page has one column headings that include: "THE HIPPODROME" "Preaching Again On The Gospel" and more. Text takes up 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
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The South Carolina Ordinance of Secession...
Item #690966
December 21, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 21, 1860
* South Carolina Ordinance of Secession approved
* Abraham Lincoln as president elect era
* From our nation's capital ( rare as such)
Page 3 has a wealth of reports concerning South Carolina and secession, as well as reports on other states as well.
Certainly the most notable report is headed: "South Carolina Conventio... See More
California gold... Traveling across the Plains: 2 accounts...
Item #690895
June 29, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, June 29, 1850 The front page has a nice and commonly-requested report concerning Easterners traveling across the Plains to get to California.
Headed: "Emigration on the Plains" a few bits include: "...letter dated Fort Kearny...total number that had passed the Fort was 2,691 men and 25 women having with them 744 wagons...No difficulty in the way... See More
Utah outlaws polygamy, joins the Union...
Item #690810
January 04, 1896
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Jan. 4, 1896
* Utah statehood - joins the Union
* President Grover Cleveland proclamation
* Abandons polygamy
The front page of section two has a report of Utah joining the Union with column heads: "UTAH NOW A STATE" "President Signed the Proclamation of Admission Today", it becoming the 45th state in the Union. Mention is made that:&nbs... See More
The Kodak instant camera is invented...
Item #690798
September 15, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 15, 1888
* Original Kodak camera, serial No. 540
* George Eastman, Rochester, New York
* Invention introduced w/ prints
The front page has an informative article headed "Instantaneous Photography" which includes a nice 3 1/2 by 7 1/2 inch illustration of the "Kodak Camera Shutter" and another illustration of this box-style cam... See More
Early & uncommon title from Kentucky...
Item #690780
March 21, 1827
THE FOCUS OF POLITICS, COMMERCE, AND LITERATURE, Louisville, Kentucky, March 21, 1827
* Rare & early antebellum publication
An early & uncommon title, this being the volume 1, number 18 issue.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, minor disbinding loss at the spine, various tape mends throughout (to flatten creases) cause no loss of readability.... See More
Capture of Kirby Smith...
Item #690778
July 29, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 29, 1865
* Edmund Kirby Smith captured
* Confederate States Army general
Among the front page heads: "Capture of Kirby Smith by the Mexicans" "Four Pieces of Artillery and Nine Hundred Rifles Taken". In the report it says in part: "Major Texxier...has just arrived... bringing intelligence of the capture of Gen. Kirby Smith and his entire party.... See More
Chief Justice Taney on the Dred Scot Decision...
Item #690761
March 09, 1857
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 9, 1857
* Historic Dred Scott Decision
* Famous former slave case
Page 5 has nearly 2 1/2 columns taken up with a report on the historic Dred Scott Decision, a landmark decision of the Supreme Court in which the Court held that the Constitution was not meant to include American citizenship for black people, regardless of whether they were enslaved or free,... See More
Trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #690750
June 13, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 13, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
* Conspirators - assassins
The top of the first column on the front page has: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial On Monday" "Interesting Testimony" "The Explosion at City Point" "Rejoicing Over the Terrible Deed" "The Rebel Leaders In Canada" and more concernin... See More
The Civil War closes in Texas... The assassination trial...
Item #690748
June 10, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 10, 1865
* Last rebellious group gives up (Texas)
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
The first column has some nice heads concerning the trial of those involved in the Abraham Lincoln assassination, including: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Friday" "The Witnesses Norton & Thomas" "Examination of Dr. Mudd's S... See More
Trial of Lincoln's assassins... Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #690746
June 08, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 8, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
* Conspirators - assassins
* Ulysses S. Grant NYC welcome
The top of the first column on the front page has: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial On Wednesday" "The Case Of Dr. Mudd"" and more concerning the trial of those who conspired to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.
Also on the front ... See More
NYC Orange riot... Irish Protestants vs. Catholics...
Item #690738
July 14, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1870
* Orange Riots ( 1st of two)
* New York City
* Irish Protestants & Catholics
The top of the back page has one column headings that include: "THE RIOT" "Two More Deaths from Injuries Received Reported" and more. (see) Coverage on the 1st of two Orange Riots in New York City between Irish Protestants "Orangmen" and Irish Cat... See More
A rare title from the Dakota Territory...
Item #690671
November 14, 1883
THE INTER STATE, Gary, Dakota, Nov. 14, 1883
* Very rare publication
* Deuel County, South Dakota
A very rare railroad town, territorial newspaper from what is present-day South Dakota, six years before statehood. They refer to themselves as the "Gate City of Dakota" as it is situated at the eastern border of the Territory, very close to Minnesota. At the 2010 census the po... See More
Fourteenth Amendment ratified by North Carolina...
Item #690649
July 12, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1868
* 14th Amendment ratified by North Carolina
* President Andrew Johnson signs
The front page has: "PROCLAMATION" with the subheading: "The President Declares the Ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment by North Carolina", signed in type by the President: Andrew Johnson.
This was one of the Reconstruction amendments which guaranteed ci... See More
End of the Spanish-American War...
Item #690633
August 13, 1898
DAILY GAZETTE & BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13, 1898
* Spanish-America War ends
* Independence of Cuba
* William McKinley order
The front page reports on the end of the Spanish-American War with: "THE PRESIDENT ORDERS HOSTILITIES TO CEASE" "Proclamation Which Means Much to Spain Issued Yesterday Afternoon" "WAR WITH THE DONS PRACTICALLY EN... See More
Samuel Houston for President... Thoughts on Lincoln...
Item #690628
May 30, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1860 The front page begins with column heads: "The Presidential Campaign" "The Same Houston Demonstration at Union Square" "Ratification of the Tesan Nomination" General Sam Houston Put Forth as the People's Candidate" and more concerning Sam Houston's bid for the presidency.
Also on the ftpg: "General Houston Accepts ... See More
On the Republican party...
Item #690626
June 01, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 1, 1860 Page 4 has an article: "Diogenes Amongst the Black Republicans" which begins: "No political party has ever made greater use of the sins and shortcomings of those opposed to it than the republicans..." with more.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition.
Capture of a slave ship: deplorable condition of the slaves...
Item #690625
June 04, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 4, 1860
* Famous slaver "Wildfire" capture
* African slave trade print fame
Page 4 has a column headed: "Activity In The Slave Trade" "Additional Particulars of the Capture of the Bark Showing French Colors" "Condition of the Africans at Key West".
There are 4 reports here, taking almost an entire column, with subheads: &q... See More
The recaptured Africans...
Item #690624
June 06, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 6, 1860 Inside page column heads include: "Debate on the Kansas and Army Bills in the Senate" "The Slave Trade" "The Recaptured Africans To Be Returned" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
A short-lived newspaper...
Item #690619
January 24, 1824
THE MICROSCOPE & INDEPENDENT EXAMINER, Albany, New York, May 19, 1821 This is the volume 1, number 11 issue of a somewhat uncommon title, existing until 1824.
The front page has an unusual item by: "Jacob Fearnot, Governor & Commander in Chief in and over the state of North Gotham..." being a Proclamation concerning a circus (see photos).
Four pages, two professional repa... See More
Pyramid Lake War... On Lincoln's Presidential campaign...
Item #690616
June 08, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 8, 1860
* First Battle of Pyramid Lake
* Paiute Indians - William Ormsby
* Numaga - Nixon, Nevada
* Abraham Lincoln's campaign
Page 5 has reporting headed: "Additional From Carson Valley" "The Battle with the Indians at Pyramid Lake" and: "Lincoln & the Mexican War".
Page 10 has: "The Presidential Campaign" "... See More
Reacting to Sumner's "Barbarism of Slavery" speech...
Item #690615
June 07, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 7, 1860 Just a few days following Charles Sumner's historic & impassioned anti-slavery speech "the barbarism of slavery", reaction from fellow Congressmen is reported in this newspaper.
One article: "The Republican Press on Sumner's Speech" has near the beginning: "...all agree in opinion about Sumner's speech...With singular un... See More
Capture of a slave ship... The Pony Express during its brief existence... Lincoln ...
Item #690610
May 31, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 31, 1860 Page 3 has: "Seizure of Another Supposed Slaver" with subhead: "Seizure of the Steamer City of Norfolk, Suspected of Fitting Out For the Slave Trade".
The top of page 7 has a report: "Capture of Another Slaver Off the Coast of Cuba" which is rather brief. This is followed by: "Arrival of the California Pony Express--The Expres... See More
The recaptured Africans...
Item #690608
June 06, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 6, 1860 Inside page column heads include: "Debate on the Kansas and Army Bills in the Senate" "The Slave Trade" "The Recaptured Africans To Be Returned" and more.
Eight pages, good condition.
Samuel Houston for President... Thoughts on Lincoln...
Item #690607
May 30, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1860 The front page begins with column heads: "The Presidential Campaign" "The Same Houston Demonstration at Union Square" "Ratification of the Texan Nomination" General Sam Houston Put Forth as the People's Candidate" and more concerning Sam Houston's bid for the presidency. More on this inside as well.
Also on the front p... See More
Latest on the Mexican War...
Item #690598
July 07, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1847 Page 3 has: "The Course of the War" which takes three-quarters of a column; "From Jalapa" takes two-thirds of a column and has a wealth of war news.
Also: "Late From Vera Cruz" is on the war, and a report: "Late From California".
Four pages, minor loss to an upper corner does not affect any... See More
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #690575
February 12, 1870
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, Feb. 12, 1870
* Rare high class community title
An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.... See More
Early city view of Auckland, New Zealand...
Item #690572
May 19, 1846
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 19, 1860 Among the prints within is a nearly half page: "View of the City of Auckland, New Zealand, With the New Commercial Embankment" and another print; "East View of Auckland" with a related article.
A full page print shows: "French Bayonet Practice" with 19 prints.
Complete in 24 pages, great condition.
Coronation of the King & Queen of Romania...
Item #690570
June 11, 1881
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 11, 1881 Inside has a full page print: "Coronation of the King and Queen of Roumania at Bucharest" which was when King Carol I became the king of Romania. There is an accompanying article.
A doublepage centerfold showing: "Some of the Costumes in 'Ye Olde English Fayre' at the Albert Hall". Also a full page montage of: &... See More
From the "amateur press" era...
Item #690549
December 01, 1883
THE JUNIOR RECORD, Cincinnati, Ohio, May, 1883 A product of the "amateur press", a interesting curiosity of the late 1800's when small "junior" printing presses allowed individuals to create their own newspapers/newsletters.
Four pages, 7 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches, great condition.
From Eastern Illinois...
Item #690536
October 07, 1876
IROQUOIS COUNTY TIMES, Watseka, Illinois, Oct. 7, 1876
* Rare publication from the Midwest
From a somewhat small town (pop. 5,200) in Eastern Illinois. Various news and ads of the day including: "Nebraska as She Really Is" "Ash Grove's Third Tragedy - Two Prominent Men Suspected of Murder or Manslaughter" & much more.
Also of interest is most of a column ta... See More
Trial of Abraham Lincoln's assassins...
Item #690533
June 01, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 1, 1865
* Trial of the assassins of Abraham Lincoln
* Arnold and Atzerodt - lots of testimony
The first column of the front page has one column headings: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Wednesday" "Testimony Concerning Atzerodt" "The Theory of His Insanity" "The Case of Arnold" "Examination of the Propriet... See More
Just before the Civil War... Heenan, the famed boxer...
Item #690532
June 02, 1860
LYNCHBURG DAILY VIRGINIAN, Virginia, June 2, 1860
* Rare antebellum publication
This Southern newspaper was published less than a year before the outbreak of the Civil War. The front page has: "Threatened Mob Law in Missouri" and a wealth of other news items throughout the 4 pages.
The front page also has a length letter headed: "The Championship - The 'Benecia Boy&... See More
Horace Greeley supports William Harrison...
Item #690529
January 23, 1841
THE LOG CABIN, New York, Jan. 23, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Rare campaign publication
The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election.
The content is almost entirely political & includes: "Government Officers, Agents, and Salaries" "The Public Lands" "The Loco-Focos Proper" &qu... See More
From its first year of publication... Early Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #690526
August 21, 1852
NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 21, 1852
* 1st year of this famous publication
* Early Uncle Tom's Cabin mention
Rare to find this venerable newspaper from its first year of publication. This is the vol. 1 number 289 issue.
Page 2 has a report of a: "Frightful Accident" "Steamboat Collision on Lake Erie" "250 Lives Lost". But the more notable content is ... See More
From Eastern Illinois...
Item #690524
September 09, 1876
IROQUOIS COUNTY TIMES, Watseka, Illinois, Sept. 9, 1876
* Rare publication from the Midwest
From a somewhat small town (pop. 5,200) in Eastern Illinois. Various news and ads of the day, four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor wear at margins & fold, generally nice condition.... See More
1878 Pittsfield, Massachusetts... Berkshire County...
Item #690490
October 30, 1878
THE PITTSFIELD SUN, Massachusetts, Oct. 30, 1878
* Berkshire County
* American Indians war era
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with all 8 pages, minor spine wear, generally nice.
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #690480
August 07, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Aug. 7, 1888
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 2 has a continuation of: "History of Asbury
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* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 2 has a continuation of: "History of Asbury
Harrison's funeral... Tyler takes the oath of office...
Item #690435
April 07, 1841
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 7, 1841
* President William H. Harrison
* Washington D.C. death - funeral
* John Tyler takes oath of office
All four pages has wide, black "mourning" rules around the perimeter for the death of President William Henry Harrison.
Page 3 has: "Arrangements For the Interment of the Late President" which includes ... See More
Portrait and profile of an early baseball player...
Item #690426
October 27, 1866
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 27, 1866
* Early baseball player profile w/ portrait
An inside page of this issue has, under "Our Base-Ball Illustration", a 2 3/4 by 2 inch portrait of: "Chas. D. Walker, Active B.B. Club, N.Y."
Includes a biographical sketch of Walker, which states, in part: "...Mr. Walker, as a pitcher, has probably no superior... See More
1873 Dixon, Illinois bridge disaster...
Item #690369
May 06, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 6, 1873
* Dixon, Illinois
* Truesdell Bridge collapse
* Baptism ceremony disaster
The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "THE BRIDGE HORROR" "Full Number of Killed Not Yet Ascertained" "Thrilling Incidents Of Escape" and more. (see) Text takes up almost 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning at the ma... See More
"Tom Sawyer, Detective", by Mark Twain, & "Two Mormons from Muddlety" - prints by Remington, Gaul, Pyle, & Peale...
Item #690342
(3) HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, a three-issue set, July - September, 1896 The Aug. and Sept. issues contain the first appearance of: "Tom Sawyer, Detective", by Mark Twain. Great to have this complete novel in an original printing from 1896.
The Jul, Aug, and Sept. issues contain the entire first printing of: "Two Mormons From Muddlety", by Langdon El... See More
A shot across the bow of Uncle Tom's Cabin... President Fillmore's S.O.U. Address...
Item #690326
December 09, 1852
NEW YORK OBSERVER, December 9, 1852
* re: Uncle Tom's Cabin
* Among the earliest of literary responses (same year)
* State of the Union Address - President Millard Fillmore
Pages 6 and 7 have the entire text of President Millard Fillmore's State of the Union Address, signed in block type, MILLARD FILLMORE. The text, in part, includes: "Besides affording to our own citizens a d... See More
The 13th Amendment becomes the law of the land...
Item #690325
December 07, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 7, 1865
* End of Slavery in America
* 13th Amendment becomes law
* Official announcement
The top of page 7 has first column heads announcing the very historic report that the 13th Amendment, which ended slavery in the United States, became the law of the land when the required number of states ratified the amendment on December 6.
The heads include: "THE ... See More
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