Laying the cornerstone of the Washington Monument...
Item #661323
July 6, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 6, 1848
* Washington Monument - obelisk
* Laying the cornerstone - construction
* Beast title to be had ? - rare a such
This would be the best newspaper to be had for the ceremonial laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument.
Taking the entirety of page 2 and a port of page 3 is extensive reporting headed: "Mr. Wint... See More
Marias Massacre...
Item #661091
February 23, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1870
* Marias Massacre
* Piegan Blackfeet Indians
* Colonel Eugene Baker
The front page has an article headed: "Massacre Of Indians" "Colonel Baker's Attack on an Indian Village--Men, Women and Children Slaughtered--Ninety Women and Girls Killed" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a few printing fl... See More
John Brown petitions for his death sentence to be overturned...
Item #661090
November 25, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 25, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
* Fights to reverse execution sentence
Half of page 3 is taken up with reports on the trial of John Brown for his raid at Harper's Ferry, with first column heads: "John Brown's Writ of Error" "His Petition to the Court of Appeals of Virginia--... See More
Johann Reis - inventor of the first "make-and-break telephone"...
Very early report on the "telephone"...
Item #661063
March 22, 1876
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1876
* Johann Philipp Reis
* Very early telephone experiments
Page 4 has a very early article on: "The Telephone" which takes most of a column. Although this article talks about the work of a "Professor Reuss", the inventor it apparently was actually referring to was named Philipp Reis. The Reis telephone actually turned out to be too ... See More
Nellie Bly leaves for famous trip...
Item #661060
November 15, 1889
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 15, 1889
* Nellie Bly's trip around the World
* Augusta Victoria ocean liner
Page 5 has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the page: "Flying Trips Of Two Young Women". See image for 1st report coverage on Nellie Bly leaving for her famed trip around the World. Unfortunate for such a small report here, maybe beca... See More
Nellie Bly returns from her trip around World...
Item #661056
January 25, 1890
DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25, 1890
* Nellie Bly's trip around the World
* Returns home
The back page has one column heads: "Miss Nellie Bly" "At Harrisburg This Morning on Her Return Trip Around the World" which reports on her arrival at Harrisburg and Philadelphia following her record-breaking trip around the world (see).
Four pages, large f... See More
Short-lived title from a Texas town with a rich history...
Item #661043
January 31, 1892
VELASCO DAILY TIMES, Texas, Jan. 31, 1892
* Rare Southwestern title
* Possibly the first time offered anywhere (see note)
A rare title as it existed for less than six months. Velasco was a town in Texas that was later annexed by the city of Freeport. Founded in 1831, Velasco is situated on the east side of the Brazos River four miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The town's early histo... See More
Printed during the Philippine-American War...
Item #661028
December 31, 1898
THE AMERICAN, Manila, P.I. (Philippine Islands), Dec. 31, 1898 A rare title published during the Philippine-American War, or the Philippine War for Independence. Reports include; "The Expedition to Iloilo" "Spanish Revolution Denied in Madrid" "The Buffalo Arrives at Port Said" "The Presidential Proclamation" and more. The large masthead features a hug... See More
Great print of Clumber Spaniels...
Item #661012
November 9, 1872
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, dated November 9, 1872 The prominent feature of this issue if the well-known print by G.B. Goddard, "Dog Boy and Clumber Spaniels", taking two full pages (of a scene of a boy surrounded by several dogs, with related article). Other prints include: "The Frontier of British Columbia", a mail steam ship, "Looshais On The ... See More
Famous Homer print... "Flirting on the Sea-Shore, and on the Meadow"...
Item #661011
September 19, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1874 Although there are many very nice prints within this complete, 16 page issue, by far the most desired is the very nice full page print by Winslow Homer titled: "Flirting on the Sea-Shore, and on the Meadow" (see image).
Also included in this issue is a nice full front page by Frank Church: "A Village Public School--The Y... See More
Mormons & Utah... The pros and cons of polygamy...
Item #661007
June 20, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 20, 1866
* Salt Lake City, Utah
* Brigham Young - polygamy
The front page has a one column heading: "Utah and the Mormons". The article is over a full column in length and provides great details of the life-styles of the Mormon life, including the pros and cons of polygamy; how some of the wives get along and where others ... See More
Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...
Item #661006
January 24, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891 An inside page has a novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned: "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the Base Ball Bulletin--Plan View of Double Relay". A portion of... See More
Nellie Bly's trip around the world...
Item #660998
January 14, 1890
THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 14, 1890
* Nellie Bly's trip around the World
* Best title to have
Page 2 has the report on the return home of Nellie Bly from her round-the-world trip, an excursion which was sponsored by this newspaper. It also ran a contest to guess to exact length of time for her trip (see photos).
The report is headed: "Guess Early & Often" which... See More
The first appearance of Mark Twain in a national magazine...
Item #660984
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, December, 1866 This issue carries the first appearance of Mark Twain in a national magazine with the story "Forty-Three Days In An Open Boat. Compiled from Personal Diaries".Also within the issue is "Ballad of Uncle Joe"; "A Reminiscence of Sleepy Hollow" and many more and illustrations.
This contains 136 pages, wi... See More
Frederic Remington illustrations...
Item #660983
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July 1894 This issue contains numerous articles including "The Golden House"; "The President at Home" which includes illustrations of Presidents Lincoln and Grant; "Specimen Jones" which is illustrated by Frederic Remington; "My First Visit to New England"; "An Australian's Impressions of America&qu... See More
Death & funeral of President Harrison...
Item #660888
April 10, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1841 Wide black "mourning" rules on all columns on all 16 pages for the death of the President. Page 3 has the report headed: "National Affairs" "Death of the President of the U. States" with various particulars (see for portions). Additional details carry over to the following pages with: "Report of the Ph... See More
The Civil Rights Bill is "the law of the land"...
Item #660781
April 11, 1866
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 11, 1866
* Civil Rights Bill becomes law
* Post Civil War - slavery
Under "XXXIXth Congress: is a tiny heading: "The Civil Rights Bill" with brief text. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Lewis Cass for President... Many illustrated ads...
The first election held on same day in all states...
Item #660722
November 2, 1848
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, September 28, 1848
* First election held by all on the 1st Tuesday of November
* Illustrated ads - one of a mermaid
The United States Presidential election of 1848 was the first election in which all states held their election on the same day. This also marked the 1st Tuesday of November as the fixed date for the national election.
This i... See More
Uncommonly early newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #660717
February 26, 1829
THE KENTUCKIAN, Frankfort, Kentucky, Feb. 26, 1829
* Rare antebellum title
Page 2 has seven "Law of Kentucky" recently passed by the state legislature. Other news reports and ads of the day.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.... See More
The first train robbery in America...
Item #660687
January 9, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1866
* 1st train robbery in America
* New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
The top of the front page has nice headlines on: "The Railroad Robbery" with also: "Over Half a Million Dollars Stolen from the Adams Express Company" "Escape of the Thieves" "Interesting Particulars of the Crime".
What is notabl... See More
Slaver Erie captured... Nathaniel Gordon....
Item #660684
September 27, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 27, 1860
* Slaver ship Erie
* Captain Nathaniel Gordon
Page 7 has one column headings: "Activity In The Slave Trade" "Capture of Two More Slavers--The Erie and Storm King" "Nearly Fifteen Hundred Negroes Found on Board" (see photo).
This slaver Erie has historical significance as the Captain, Nathaniel Gordon, is only American sl... See More
1871 Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin...
Item #660682
September 15, 1870
THE FOND DU LAC DAILY, Wisconsin, Sept. 15, 1870
* Scarce title from the early Midwest
A rare volume 1 title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Was an early settlement for Native Americans next to Lake Winnebago.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. Four page... See More
Office seekers at the White House...
Item #660681
April 15, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1893 Front full pg. illus. of "Rear-Admiral Bancroft Gherardi, U.S.N." Inside is a 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Clearing House of the New York Stock Exchange." Several portraits of "Some New Appointments." 2/3 pg. illus. of "A Reception at the Art Museum, Cincinnati." Two full pgs. of illus. pertaining to "Stockh... See More
Death of "The Leatherman"......
Item #660657
March 25, 1889
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1889
* The death of "The Leatherman"
Page two has a a small report headed: "THE OLD 'LEATHERMAN' DEAD", followed by a brief report on the demise of a well-known vagabond of the late 1800's. See photo for details.
Other news of the day with period advertising are found throughout.
Eight pages, toning throughout, partially loose a... See More
Much on Lincoln as he heads to Washington...
Item #660625
February 18, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 18, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln as the president elect
* His journey to Washington D.C.
Among the front page column heads are: "Arrival of President Davis at Montgomery" "Southern Rights and Institutions to be Maintained at All Hazards" "The Southern Confederacy".
Page 4 has much on Abraham Lincoln, including many comments on the e... See More
Camanche Iowa & Albany Il tornado disasters...
Item #660613
June 7, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1860
* Camanche, Iowa & Albany, Illinois
* Tornado disasters
The front page has a report headed: "The Terrible Tornado" "The Towns of Camanche, Iowa, And Albany, Ill., Entirely Destroyed..." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise very nice.... See More
Edison invents the phonograph... Baseball science...
Item #660545
November 17, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 17, 1877
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
* Early baseball science
A page 2 article headed: "A Wonderful Invention--Speech Capable Of Indefinite Repetition From Automatic Records" reports this about Edison's latest invention: "...The possibility is simply startling...a strip of indented paper tr
... See More
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
* Early baseball science
A page 2 article headed: "A Wonderful Invention--Speech Capable Of Indefinite Repetition From Automatic Records" reports this about Edison's latest invention: "...The possibility is simply startling...a strip of indented paper tr
John Anderson the fugitive slave... "headsman of the Tower" will not be replaced...
Item #660540
March 9, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 9, 1861
* Extradition case of John Anderson
* Canada West escaped slave w/ print
“The Fugitive Anderson” on page 3 is about John Anderson, the famous fugitive slave who escaped to Canada evading the pursuit of bounty hunters. While on the run he killed a farmer who intended to legally recapture Anderson and send him back into his... See More
Mary Todd Lincoln declared insane...
Item #660425
May 20, 1875
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1875
* Mary Todd Lincoln INSANE
* President Abraham's wife
The front page has one column headings: "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln" "Trial Of The Question Of Her Sanity In Chicago--A Verdict That She Is Insane Rendered" See image for text here.
Complete in 8 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition. Should be handled with care.... See More
Mrs. O'Leary's cow and the Chicago Fire...
Item #660395
November 29, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 29, 1871
* Catherine O'Leary's cow legend
* Chicago fire started from her barn
Page 3 has a very interesting article headed: "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" "Attempt to Get at the Truth as to the Origin of the Chicago Fire--Statement of Neighbors". Keep in mind that this was just 7 weeks after the fire, and it is rare to find contemporary ... See More
Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone...
Item #660382
March 1, 1877
THE REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, March 1, 1877
* Alexander Graham Bell
* Telephone invention
The top of page 3 has: "Voice Telegraphy" "Prof. Bell's Invention of the Telephone" "Another Practical Test of Its Merits" which is datelined from Salem & begins: "Lyceum hall has been crowded this evening with an audience of 500 which had assembled t... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #660381
November 8, 1860
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., November 8, 1860 This is the tri-weekly edition of this famous newspaper which is perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
The front page has a report: "The Presidential Election" which begins: "As it has been currently supposed within the last few weeks that the i... See More
Early ballooning in 1859... John Wise...
Item #660367
July 10, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 10, 1859
* John Wise (balloonist)
* Ballooning - "Atlantic"
* Mississippi River to Lake Ontario flight & more
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "Sailing In The Air" "The Balloon Voyage from the Mississippi to Lake Ontario" and more. Lengthy text takes up full column on the front page and 3 columns on ... See More
1856 "Bleeding Kansas"...
Item #660321
May 31, 1856
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, May 31, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
Page 3 has a report headed: "THE KANSAS WAR" "Further Particulars of the Attack on Lawrence" and more (see) which is concerning the trouble in Kansas over the slavery issue.
Eight pages, a little spine wear, nice condition.... See More
1898 Oakman, Alabama...
Item #660318
July 1, 1898
THE OAKMAN NEWS, Alabama, July 1, 1898
* Uncommon title
This 4 page issue has news of the day, literary content and advertisements.
Complete, light toning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
"Lively Turtle" by Charles Dickens...
Item #660279
October 26, 1850
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, October 26, 1850
* Charles Dickens original writing within his own publication
Starting on the front page is "Lively Turtle", an original writing by Charles Dickens. While Household Words was a Dickens' publication, most of the literary contributions were made by others. Although he did make ongoing contributions, nearly all are unattributed.
... See More
The Chicago Fire...
Item #660187
October 14, 1871
THE EVENING NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1871
* The Great Chicago Fire
The top of the front page has a column with heads: "THE CHICAGO FIRE!" "Measure For the Relief Of The Sufferers" "The Chicago Fire" with related reports taking over a full column. Also on the ftpg: "FROM CHICAGO--Plenty of Rain--No More Fires Apprehended--Excitement Over R... See More
Celebrating the birthday of John Adams...
Item #660185
November 6, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1802
* President John Adams
* Celebrating 67th birthday
The front page has over a full column of text concerning the birthday of John Adams. Headed: "Tribute of Gratitude", it begins: "Saturday last being the Birth Day of the Hon. JOHN ADAMS, late President of the United States, the same was celebrated at Quincy...".
Included is... See More
Former Confederate port city...
Item #660184
October 16, 1869
FLAKE'S SEMI-WEEKLY BULLETIN, Galveston, Texas, Oct. 16, 1869
* Rare Southwestern title
* Post Civil War reconstruction
An uncommon title from this former Confederate port city not far from Houston. Various news of the day.
Eight pages, rejoined at the spine, great condition.... See More
William Gannaway Brownlow & the Negroes...
Item #660168
May 25, 1867
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1867
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
* Tennessee governor - anti-slavery abolitionist
The front page has a article headed: "Gov. Brownlow Addresses the [Blacks]" (see) Also front page reporting on the ongoing American Indian Wars.
Complete with all 8 pages, good condition.
Climbing Pike's Peak... Ad supporting Lincoln for President...
Item #660161
November 2, 1860
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLIC, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln for President notice
The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with a great & detailed letter headed: "Climbing Pike's Peak".
Page two has a political notice supporting: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois - For Vice President, Hannibal HAMLIN, Of Maine" with a bit more.
Four pages,... See More
Monroe's state-of-the-union address... Alabama to join the Union...
Item #660160
December 14, 1819
THE NORTHERN WHIG, Hudson, New York, Dec. 14, 1819
* Uncommon title
The entirety of page 2 is taken up with the "Message" signed in type by the President: James Monroe. This was Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address, reflecting upon all that transpired in the year.
Page 3 has a notable report on Alabama concerning Alabama joining the Union, headed: "State Of Al... See More
Capture of Jefferson Davis: in a woman's dress...
Item #660132
June 3, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, New York, June 3, 1865
* Confederate President Jefferson Davis
* Caught wearing women's clothes print
* Trial of the conspirators w/ print
See the photo for the fascinating front page illustration which is captioned: "Capture of Jefferson Davis, At Irwinsville, Ga., at Daybreak on May 10th by Col. Pritchard and Men of Wilson's Corps." s... See More
Discussing the northern & western boundaries of Texas...
Item #660131
August 12, 1850
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 1850
* Shaping the State of Texas
Most of pages 1 and 2 are taken up with the lengthy & detailed: "Debate In The Senate" concerning the: "Texan Boundary" issue. It begins with: "The Senate having under consideration the bill 'proposing to the State of Texas the establishment of her northern and we... See More
End of the Civil War revisited 2 years later....
Item #660103
May 26, 1867
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1867
* Robert E. Lee's surrender to Grant
* Detailed account revisited
Page 2 has an editorial headed: "The Great Surrender" which gives an account on the final days of the Civil War with Lee's surrender. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, nice condition.
Jesse & Frank James captured?...
Item #660099
February 1, 1875
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1875
* Great Jesse James report
* Raid on his home (birthplace)
* Kearney, Missouri
The top of page 2 has a rather lengthy & interesting article headed: "THE JAMES BOYS" "The Attempt To Capture Them At Kearney" with subheads: "Strange Acts of the Detectives--A Bombshell Thrown Into Mrs. Samuels' House--A Child Killed An... See More
Early U.S. Socialism...
The Greenback, Labor, Socialist, Woman, Suffrage Party...
Item #660032
July 3, 1880
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 3, 1880
* Early Socialism in the United States
Perhaps the most notable feature is small illustration found on page 312: "THE FACTORS OF THE GREENBACK - LABOR - SOCIALIST - WOMAN - SUFFRAGE PARTY!" The cover has: "OHIO.--AFTER THE CONVENTION--POPULAR RECEPTIONS TO GENERAL GARFIELD AT CLEVELAND," which has related text a... See More
"Mitigation of slavery"...
Item #659987
January 1, 1819
(lot of 8 issues) NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, 1819
* Slavery in America
* Emancipation hopes
Here is a group of eight issues of this title, each containing an installment of an editorial entitled the "Mitigation of Slavery".
In the "Mitigation of Slavery--No. 1 (May 8, 1819 issue) Hezekiah Niles, the editor and publisher of this title, explain... See More
Masons... The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts...
Historic Green Dragon Tavern (Boston)...
Item #659936
December 2, 1820
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 2, 1820
* The Historic Green Dragon Tavern (Boston).
* The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts
The first column of the front page has 2 wonderful advertisements: one for a meeting which was to be held at the (now) historic Green Dragon Tavern, and the other for a meeting to be held by The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts (Masons).
A... See More
Completetion of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883....
Item #659934
May 23, 1883
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, May 23, 1883
* Brooklyn Bridge construction is complete
The back page has an article headed: "The Bridge Opening" & more. (see) Great to have in this famous NYC title.
Complete with all 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally good.
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