19th century newspaper from Berkeley...
Item #666296
January 2, 1895
THE GAZETTE, Berkeley, California, Jan. 2, 1895 A small paper covering mostly local events, plus a wealth of ads.
Four pages, two folds, foxing at the vertical fold, mild wear at the margins & folds.
Very significant issue on the Haymarket Riot...
Item #666294
November 11, 1887
THE CHICAGO MAIL, Illinois, Nov. 11, 1887 A terrific issue as the ftpg. has the prints of each of the four men who were executed for their involvement in the Haymarket Riot, an event which followed a labor demonstration the previous year. There is much on the web concerning it.
The top of the ftpg. has prints of Parsons, Fischer, Engel, and Spies, the four who were hanged for their involvem... See More
Lampooning the craze of feathered hats...
Item #666291
November 13, 1897
SATURDAY GLOBE, Utica, New York, Nov. 13, 1897 This was one of the only newspapers of the 19th century which had color prints within. The ftpg. of this issue has a comic message on the current fashion of large plumage in the hats, this print captioned: "Fashions In Ladies' Hats Soon To Be All The Rage."
Eight pages, wear at the margins and the folds.
Uncommon title from Lawrence, Kansas...
Item #666289
December 17, 1873
SPIRIT OF KANSAS, Lawrence, Dec. 17, 1873 A very ornate, farm-themed engraving in the masthead. The subtitle is: "A Journal of Home & Husbandry".
Eight pages, worn at the margins with some tears, some wear at the folds as well, irregular at the margins. But a title we have not offered before.
Grover Cleveland: the only President to be married at the White House...
Item #666287
June 9, 1886
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 9, 1886 The top of the ftpg. has a column headed: "THE PRESIDENT MARRIED" "A New Mistress Of The White House" "End of a Memorable Courtship--The Couple's Bridal Trip Begun".
This was the marriage of President Grover Cleveland, the only President to be married at the White House. The articles takes 1 1/2 columns.
Twelve pages, ... See More
Jesse James... Rock Island Railroad robbery...
Item #666272
July 18, 1881
NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1881
* Outlaw Jesse James gang
* Rock Island Railroad train robbery
The top of the middle column of the front page has heads: "THE WORK OF ROAD AGENTS", "Robbery And Murders On A Rock Island Train", "Details Of The Bloody Affair At Winston, Mo.--The Conductor And A Passenger Killed And The Express Safe Robbed--Statements By The Train-M... See More
The last holdup of the Jesse James gang...
Item #666269
September 9, 1881
THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9, 1881
* Last Jesse James Gang robbery
* Blue Cut Train Robbery
* Glendale, Missouri
The front page has one column heads including: "Train Robbers" and "An Express Car And Passengers Robbed--The Governor Of Missouri Issues A Proclamation Calling On The People to Organize And Exterminate Train Robberies". A detailed rep... See More
The Custer massacre at Little Big Horn...
Item #666268
July 8, 1876
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ARGUS, Merced, California, July 8, 1876
* General George Custer
* Battle of Little Bighorn
* Massacre by Indians
This issue has a nice page 4 report providing all the details and particulars on the famous Custer Massacre at Little Big Horn. In the middle of the report is mention that several members of the Custer family were killed in the battle. Note that it also ... See More
Texas struggles for independence from Spain...
Item #666257
March 2, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 2, 1820 The ftpg. has an early letter datelines: "Republic of Texas, Fort Walker, Nov. 30th, 1819" with the letter detailing trouble there. Bits include: "...Our dangers, difficulties & troubles...have been great. Nacogdoches has fallen into the hands of our enemies...Frequent engagements take place between the two forces...I... See More
Baseball arrives in England... diagram of a diamond and more...
Item #666220
April 13, 1889
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 13, 1889 An inside page of this issue has an informative article about "Base Ball" that appeared in a London newspaper, beginning: "The arrival in this country of a specially selected team of players will no doubt stimulate the interest on this, the great national pastime of the United States and some account of it may, therefore, be f... See More
President Harrison's state-of-the-union address...
Item #666181
December 9, 1891
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Dec. 9, 1891 The entire front page, and most of page 5 are taken up with the: "MESSAGE Of The President of the United States to Congress and the Country". It is signed in type at its conclusion: Benjamin Harrison. A wealth of content on the accomplishments & challenges of 1891.
Complete in 8 pages, minor wear at folds, good condition.... See More
Napoleon abdicates again... Some bits on Waterloo...
Item #666174
August 5, 1815
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 5, 1815 Page 2 has: "More Great News" "Second Abdication of Buonaparte!" with the details of this event.
Also on pg. 2 are some reports concerning the Battle of Waterloo.
Four pages, various foxing, good condition.
Great reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #666173
May 30, 1846
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 30, 1846 Page 3 has some lengthy coverage of the Mexican War with reports headed: "Important from the Seat of War!" "The Mexicans Twice Routed" "With the Loss of Several Hundred Men!" "Return of Gen. Taylor to Fort Taylor" "Death of Majors Ringgold and Brown" "Capture of the Mexican General Ve... See More
Assassination of President Garfield...
Item #666169
July 6, 1881
THE BOSTON INVESTIGATOR, July 6, 1881 The top of the middle column on page 6 is headed: "A National Calamity!" followed by a nearly half column article on the assassination of President James Garfield. One of the more subdued reports of this notable report we have seen.
Six pages, archivally repaired at the spine margins where there was some loss (no text loss), good conditi... See More
The slavery restitution case of Henrietta Wood...
Item #666165
April 18, 1878
NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1878
* Enslaved Woman Henrietta Wood
* Awarded slavery reparations verdict
The front page has a notable report concerning the fascinating case of Henrietta Wood. The Article is headed: "The Good Old Times" "The Suite of Henrietta Wood, of Cincinnati--Heavy; Damages Granted by the Jury".
In 1853, Wood was a free black woman living and labo... See More
Johnson served summons... Impeachment trial of President Johnson...
Item #666142
March 28, 1868
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Impeachment trial summons prints
Full ftpg: "Judge Nelson, Administering The Oath To Chief Justice Chase, As Presiding Officer By the Court Of Impeachment, In The Senate Chamber."
Fullpg. has two halfpg. illus: "Chief Justice Chase, As President Of The Court Of Impeachment, Administering The Oat... See More
From Quebec, Canada...
Item #666140
January 28, 1874
MORNING CHRONICLE, Quebec, Canada, Jan. 28, 1874 We seldom acquire 19th century Quebec newspapers. A typical issue of the day, various news items and a wealth of advertising.
Four pages, large folio size, wear at the margins, some staining at the margins. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
See the nice masthead...
Item #666132
July 23, 1846
THE WEEKLY CHRONOTYPE, Boston, July 23, 1846
* Uncommon title
See the great, early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead. An interesting array of news tidbits of the day.
Four pages, nice condition. This is the vol. 1 number 9 issue of a title which lasted about 4 years.... See More
The last delivery of slaves to America...
Item #666117
December 12, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, December 12, 1858
* The Wanderer (slave ship) lands in Georgia
Page 5 has a brief, discrete but historic report with small heading: "The Yacht Wanderer" with a Savannah dateline. This is an infamous ship, as the Wanderer's notoriety is that it delivered the last load of African slaves to America (see hyperlink for corroboration). See images for reporting... See More
Death of President John Quincy Adams, from the city where he died...
Item #666108
February 24, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington (D.C.), Feb. 24, 1848
* President John Quincy Adams death
* Best title to be had ?
Page 3 has at the top center: "Death Of Ex-President Adams" with the report beginning: "The venerable Patriot and Statesman, John Quincy Adams, expired at the Capitol last evening...He lingered...insensible & unconscious from the period of his attack... See More
Austro-Prussian War begins in 1866...
Item #666105
July 3, 1866
NW YORK TRIBUNE, July 3, 1866
*Austro-Prussian War begins
The front page has one column headings that include: "WAR !" "The War Actually Begun" and more with large map. (see) Nice for display.
Eight pages, uncut, never bound, some creasing at the folds, otherwise very nice.
Treaty of Peace between Russia & Turkey...
Item #666104
November 21, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 21, 1829
Featured in this issue is the treaty of peace between Russia and Turkey.
News of the day from through both the United States and the world is found throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, slight foxing, overall nice condition. See images for details.
Indian land purchases...
Item #666103
December 9, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 9, 1820
Featured in this issue is a report on the United States purchasing land from various Indian Tribes.
News of the day from through both the United States and the world is also found throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, slight foxing, overall nice condition. See images for details.
Changing the American Flag in 1818...
Item #666100
January 24, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 24, 1818
Featured in this issue is report on the talks re: changing the American flag.
News of the day from through both the United States and the world is found throughout.
Complete in 16 pages and in overall nice condition. See images for details.
John Quincy Adams... State land purchases by the Federal governement...
Item #666096
February 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, February 25, 1826
Featured in this issue is a table showing the Federal Government paid to each state for the purchase land since 1776. Related text is included, one signed in block type" John Quincy Adams.
News of the day from through both the United States and the world is found throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, slight foxing, overall ni... See More
1854 Columbus, Ohio...
Item #666056
February 4, 1954
DAILY OHIO STATESMAN, Columbus, Feb. 4, 1854
* Uncommon title
* Franklin County
A damaged issue containing the front leaf only (pages 1 & 2) of a 4 page newspaper. Still a uncommon volume 1 issue.
Irregular along the left margin, otherwise nice.
Very rare print of Kit Carson...
Item #666039
April 20, 1867
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, April 20, 1867
* Kit Carson - frontiersman
In 33 years of selling rare newspapers I recall only seeing one image of Kit Carson in a newspaper, and this is it. See the photos for the nice front page image captioned: "Kit Carson, the Celebrated Explored & Indian Agent...". On an inside page is an article on him headed: &qu... See More
The slave ship Amistad...
Item #666031
May 2, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 2, 1840
* African slaves
* La Amistad trial
Inside has a report from London concerning the slaves on board the ship Amistad (subject of a Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name) noting: "...the Glasgow Emancipation society...on behalf of the negroes who took possession of the Amistad & were subsequently carried to New London...to... See More
Little girl admonishes Lincoln to let his whiskers grow...
Item #665987
February 18, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 18, 1861 Over half of page 5 is taken up with fine and detailed coverage of Lincoln's continued trip from his home in Illinois to Washington, D.C. The heads include: "THE PRESENT ELECT EN ROUTE" "Incidents and Casualties" 'Old be Kissed by a Pretty Girl" "His Reception at Buffalo" "Accident to Major Hunter" "The... See More
Corbett knocks out champ John L. Sullivan...
Item #665978
September 8, 1892
THE TIMES, Los Angeles, Sept. 8, 1892
* James J. James vs. John L. Sullivan
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Sullivan's 1st and only loss (1st report)
The top of the front page has a one column heading in capital letters: "CORBETT" with subheads that include: "John L. Sullivan no Longer Champion" "The Californian Knocks Him Out in Twenty-one Rounds"... See More
Abraham Lincoln's state-of-the-union address...
Item #665965
December 4, 1861
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 4, 1861 Page 6 has: "The President's Message" taking almost 4 1/2 columns with Lincoln stating in part: "...The Union must be preserved, and hence all dispensable means must be employed...", signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln offers a great review of the beginning months of the Civil War.
Civil War headlines on the inside pages i
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Civil War headlines on the inside pages i
News on the John Brown invasion... Capture of a slave ship...
Item #665940
November 15, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1859 The ftpg. has an article: "Arrival Of A Captured Slaver" concerns the barque Emily, captured on the coast of Africa: "...This is the fourth slaver taken within six months by the African squadron...".
Also on the ftpg: "The Harper's Ferry Conspiracy--Close of the Trial and Sentence of Prisoners" which i... See More
Early article on horse racing in America...
Item #665930
July 4, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 4, 1818 The front page has not only an unusually lengthy article headed: "Horse-Racing" but a very early one as well, as horse racing in the States did not become popular until many years later.
Four pages, several foxing spots, generally nice condition.
The execution of James Hamilton...
Item #665926
November 14, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1818 The front page has: "Execution of Hamilton" from Albany, which notes at the beginning: "On Thursday James Hamilton was executed in this city for the murder of Major Birdsall last summer...his fate excited much sympathy, and his execution was witnessed by more than 1000 people...".
Shortly before his execution Hamilton wrote his f... See More
Nebraska admitted to the Union....well, almost...
Item #665922
July 28, 1866
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, July 28, 1866 Page 2 has an inconspicuous--yet historic--report noting: "Nebraska was admitted to the Union by both branches of Congress on Friday, the vote standing in the Senate 24 to 18, and in the House 63 to 52, and the bill has gone to the President for his signature. The Senators from the new State are already in Washington."
But it wou... See More
Death of Washington Irving...
Item #665917
November 30, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 30, 1859
* Death of Washington Irving
* American short-story writer
* "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" fame
The top of the front page has: "Obituary' "Death of Washington Irving" with the lengthy details taking over 2 columns.
Eight pages, binding indents at the spine cause some text loss to the first column article, but not close to the n... See More
Funeral of the governor...
Item #665915
December 17, 1808
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 17, 1808 The entirety of pate 2 has wide black "mourning" rules for the funeral of the governor, James Sullivan. Included with the details is an engraving of the coffin noting the position of the pall-bearers, and the order of the "Procession".
Four pages, nice condition.
Davy Crockett denies the recent book on him is his memoirs...
Item #665914
January 11, 1834
ATKINSON'S SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1834
* Rare Davy Crockett report
Page 2 has a quite small, inconspicuous item noting: "Col. Davy Crocket [Crockett], in a letter to the editors of the National Intelligencer denies the authenticity of the book lately published, purporting to be his memoirs, and says that he is now writing his own life & adventures, w... See More
Treaty with the Seminole Indians...
Item #665911
May 7, 1834
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1834 The ftpg. has over 2 columns taken up with a treaty between the United States and the Cherokee nation of Indians west of the Mississippi, made at Fort Gibson. It is signed in type by President Andrew Jackson, and the "X" mark of 2 Indian chiefs.
The front page also has a ad: "$25 Reward" for a runaway slave, with details.
F... See More
Treaty with the Seminole Indians...
Item #665910
May 8, 1834
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., May 8, 1834 The last column of the front page is taken up with a treaty between the United States and the Seminole Indians of Florida, made at Fort Gibson. It is signed in type by President Andrew Jackson, and the "X" mark of 7 Indian chiefs.
The ftpg. has a wealth of ads including a: "$25 Reward" for a runway slave, with details.
Four... See More
Indians causing trouble for the Mormons in Utah...
Item #665907
October 13, 1853
DAILY OHIO STATESMAN, Columbus, Oct. 13, 1853 Page 2 has: "The Mormons in Trouble" which includes in part: "...The Indians are actually harassing the Mormons at a sad rate..." with various details, and ending with: "paradisaical...Life at Salt lake will not be, for a time at least, the paradisaical affair it was wont to be."
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Susan B. Anthony & Women's suffrage..
Item #665904
May 16, 1874
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 16, 1874
* Early Women's suffrage meeting
* Susan B. Anthony
Page 5 has an article headed: "WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE" "Last Day Of The Convention" "...Miss Anthony's Plea For The Cause" Text takes up a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Early Baseball... Described as "the National game of America"...
Item #665903
August 15, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, from New York, dated August 15, 1865
* Post Civil War baseball
The back page of this issue has an article: "The Field" "Base Ball--Grand Championship Match" which has a detailed summary about a match between the Atlantic and Mutual clubs at the Capitoline Ball Ground, in Brooklyn. This also describes the scene with much talk about the crowd estimated at ... See More
Coverage of the trial of John Colt, with unusual graphics...
Item #665892
January 20, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD--EXTRA, Jan. 20, 1842
* John C. Colt murder trial w/ prints
* Brother of famous gun inventor
A rare "Extra" edition produced to offer the latest news on the fascinating trial of John Colt.
Most of the front page is taken up with considerable detail on the case of Colt who was accused of murdering Samuel Adams the previous year. This was quite the sensation a... See More
Championship baseball... The war on polygamy...
Item #665887
October 31, 1871
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 31, 1871
* 1st baseball pennant race - Philadelphia Athletics
Page 3 has a report of the championship game of 1871: "The Champion Athletics" "One of the Finest Games of the Season--The Chicagoes Narrowly Escape Being 'Chicagoed'--The Athletics to Fly the Whip Pennant."
The report begins with some preliminary details, including
... See More
* 1st baseball pennant race - Philadelphia Athletics
Page 3 has a report of the championship game of 1871: "The Champion Athletics" "One of the Finest Games of the Season--The Chicagoes Narrowly Escape Being 'Chicagoed'--The Athletics to Fly the Whip Pennant."
The report begins with some preliminary details, including
History of the new Pacific Railroad...
Item #665886
May 21, 1869
NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1869
* First Transcontinental (Pacific) Railroad
Page 5 has a nice article providing a history of the creation of the Pacific Railroad, which just 11 days previous was formally completed.
"The Pacific Railroad" "Lecture by W. B. Ogden, One of the Promoters--History of the Road From Its Inception--The Scenery and Soil Along the Route".... See More
Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad...
Item #665884
May 11, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, May 11, 1869 A great issue celebrating the completion of the historic transcontinental railroad. East meets West.
The first column begins with nice heads: "THE PACIFIC RAILROAD" "The Last Rail Laid and the Last Spike Drive" "San Francisco and New York Linked to Each Other" "Celebration of the Event Throughout the United States" with a... See More
Meeting of women's suffragists...
Item #665842
June 9, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, June 9, 1869 Page 5 has one-third of a column headed: "Women's Suffrage Association" beginning: "The strong-minded, strong-bodied members of the 'Women's Suffrage Association' met at the 'Women's Bureau' in solemn conclave yesterday..." with much more, including mention of Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony.
Twelve pages, gre... See More
The California Gold Rush...
Item #665833
December 2, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 2, 1848 Page 3 has a report headed: "From California" which includes in part: "...fully confirms the most glowing accounts heretofore received in the States of the richness & extent of the gold region...the gold is found from the tops of the highest mountains to the bottom of the rivers..." with more.
An early repo... See More
McKinley is elected President in 1896...
Item #665821
November 4, 1896
NEW YORK JOURNAL, Nov. 4, 1896
* William McKinley elected president
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ****
This front leaf only has a banner headline: "M'KINLEY CARRIES THE COUNTRY" and more with subheads and illustration. (see)
Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), some wear at the margins and along the central fold with tape mend (see), more small tape mends on the back side, nice for d... See More
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