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Thomas Jefferson letter on the Constitution...
568248   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated April 23, 1825



* on abolishing slavery

* Thomas Jefferson letter on the Constitution



This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.



One of the articles has a small head: "Slavery" and talks about other republics in the Western Hemisphere whi... See More  
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Thomas Jefferson letter on creating the University of Virginia...
568246   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated December 15, 1821



* Thomas Jefferson writes Congress as rector of the University of Virginia to found the college



This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.



Perhaps the best item in this issue is the nice & lengthy letter under th heading: &quo... See More  
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Letters from Jefferson & Adams on war...
568244   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated July 13, 1816



* Jefferson and Adams letters on war



This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.



Perhaps the best content in this issue is a nice full page article headed: "Peace and War" which concerns: "A society has been established... See More  
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Nat Turner is caught, tried and hanged...
568180   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated  November 19, 1831



* Nat Turner, leader of the slave insurrection, is hanged



This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.



Within this issue is a brief & rather inconspicuous item reading:

"The famous Nat Turner was taken in Southampton... See More  
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South Carolina...
Andrew Jackson... Nullication Proclamation...
568176   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated December 15, 1832  The key and historically significant content within this issue is the entire text of President Andrew Jackson's Nullification Proclamation, starting on page 12, and ending with his block signature, ANDREW JACKSON, on page 16.  Also included is the lengthy address to the Legislature of South Carolina made by James ... See More   $88.00
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Third Party Convention...
568121   NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 11, 1860



* Third Party Convention



The front page of this issue has headings: "Baltimore Union Convention", "A Platform Adopted", "Hon. John Bell, of Tennessee, Nominated For President", "Hon. Edward Everett, of Massachusetts, for Vice-President", "Entire Harmony and Unbounded Enthusiasm" and much more.



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Third Party Convention...
568116   NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES, New York, NY, June 17, 1856



* Third Party Convention




The front page of this issue has: "The North American Convention", "A Bolt", "A Stockton Split", "An Opposition Convention of the Splitters", "The North Americans Harmonious", "Nominations of Banks and Johnston", "Stockton and Kenneth Raynor Nominated by... See More  
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Rare to see "slave" used in a runaway ad...
568098   DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, October 31, 1844



The ftpg. has a detailed notice offering a "Seven Hundred Dollars Reward" for "...the following slaves, to wit: Lewis, who calls himself Lewis Brawner....Daniel calls himself Daniel Paine....Charles calls himself Charles Mastin....Henry calls himself Henry Chapman....Also Gradison....One other negro fellow, Vincent ....O... See More  
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The Rockefeller Church...
Fifth Street Baptist Church, New York...
567966   New York Times, NY, dated October 20, 1854  The main feature of this issue is the rather inconspicuous, but noteworthy report on page 3, announcing the laying of the cornerstone of the renowned Fifth Street Baptist Church, later to be known as "The Rockefeller Church".  The architects of the fine example of Byzantine Architecture were Henry Engelbert, and his office partner, Jo... See More   $225.00
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The Jew Bill... Striving for equal rights for the Jews...
567765   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated May 29, 1819



* The Jew Bill

* H.M. Brackenridge




This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia:

"Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the Un... See More  
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1860 Wilmington, North Carolina... Period Ads...
567352    THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, September 24, 1860



* Pre Civil War Wilmington, North Carolina

* 1860 dental, housing, medicinal, etc. illustrated ads




This 4 page issue is in nice condition (except for little spine wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper. Included within is news of the day and several interesting illustrated advertisements, including one for "... See More  
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1860 Wilmington, North Carolina... Period Ads...
567351    THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, September 25, 1860



* Pre Civil War Wilmington, North Carolina

* 1860 dental, housing, etc. illustrated ads




This 4 page issue is in nice condition (except for little spine wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper. Included within is news of the day and several interesting illustrated advertisements, including one for "Cherokee Re... See More  
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Very early Mormon report...
566983   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, September 8, 1832 



* Very early report on the Mormons 

* Detailed 1830 census report 



This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.



As noted in Wikipedia: "Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of t... See More  
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Napoleon Bonaparte is Excommunicated...
566899   COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, dated October 4, 1809  The primary content of this issue is the front page reports regarding the excommunication of Napoleon Bonaparte from the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Pius VII (Count Barnaba Niccolò Maria Luigi Chiaramonti).  See images for the complete account.



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Uncle Tom's Cabin...
566835   NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES, from New York, dated August 4, 1853 A pg. 5 ad for the "National Theater" gives details about a performance of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Lists the cast of the (3) main characters, tickets prices, and time of the show. Complete in 8 pages with a the upper corners of the first two leafs torn away (affecting no text loss), a small archival mend at the center creas... See More   $22.00
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Daniel Webster campaign ad...
566811   ESSEX REGISTER, from Salem, Massachusetts, dated August 25, 1836 Page 2 campaign ad supporting: "For President of the U. States, DANIEL WEBSTER of Mass., for Vice Pres. FRANCIS GRANGER of New York."  This is complete in four pages with some scattered lite foxing and a slight irregular left spine, otherwise in good condition. $20.00
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Andrew Jackson State of the Union Address...
566772   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated December 10, 1831  This issue contains news of the day (mostly political) which includes the following news report on page 12: the complete text of Andrew Jackson's State of the Union address signed in type: Andrew Jackson.  This 16 page newspaper measures just 10 x 6 inches and is very nice condition.... See More   $28.00
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William Harrison and John Tyler Presidential Ticket...
566770   THE ATLAS, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated December 14, 1839.

A very nice political endorsement on pg. 2: "For President, William Henry Harrison, Of Ohio" "For Vice-President, John Tyler, Of Virginia." Nice patriotic woodcut above this ad as well as the title and date. This is complete in four pages with traces of light foxing in the endorsement, otherwise very good.... See More  
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Michigan... admission to the union?
566681   SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, October 4, 1836



* Michigan Territory to join the Union ?



A page 3 report about "Michigan" says:



* The convention to determine...whether Michigan shall to assent...to the terms...of her admission into the Union, consists of 50 delegates; and of these, 30 were...against the assent required...



Other news of the day includes: "The Railro... See More  
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Item from Catalog 171 (released for February, 2010).

Concerning the coronation of Queen Victoria...
566610   THE MORNING CHRONICLE, London, England, June 30, 1838  Page 3 has various items concerning the historic coronation of Queen Victoria, who would reign through the end of the century. Most of a column is headed: “Coronation--The Coronation Fair In Hude Park” and also: “Festivities in the Vicinity of London”, a poem titled: “The Coronation Day”and also: &ldquo... See More   $53.00
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Rare 1850 magazine by author Charles Dickens literature...
566393   HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, May 18, 1850



* Charles Dickens Publication

* Original 1850 Periodical




This 24 page issue is in nice condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself.



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Item from Catalog 172 (released March, 2010).

Broadside "Extra" from North Carolina...
566302   MESSENGER--EXTRA, Asheville, North Carolina, June 18, 1841  This is a very rare, single sheet broadside "Extra" edition, blank on the reverse, likely because of the shortage of paper as the top of the first column notes "We regret that we are unable to publish the 'Messenger' this week; not having received a supply of paper...". The balance of the first column has reports ... See More   $195.00
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When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
566295   NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1848  This newspaper contains on page 2 reports from the: "House of Representatives" which includes text of discussion, with each speaker's name noted in capital letters. "Mr. Lincoln" spoke briefly twice (see photos).

In 1846 Lincoln ran for the United States House of Representatives and won. While in Washington he beca... See More  
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Dion O'Banion assassination funeral...
566292   THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 14, 1924



* Dean O'Banion death funeral

* Chicago mobster




This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "CHURCH RITES DENIED FOR CHICAGO GUNMAN" and "But Cardinal Permits O'Banion in $10,000 Coffin to Lie in Consecrated Ground".



Tells of the recent assassination of Chicago mob boss Dean O'Banion.



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Sleepy Hollow NY Scene - Providence, RI
Australia Gold Fields...
566284   GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 8, 1853 Half the ftpg: "View Of The Old Dutch Church at Sleepy Hollow, N.Y." Half page: "Off To The Diggins--Scene Illustrating The Gold Fields Of Australia" Nearly a halfpg: "View Of The City Of Providence" plus slightly smaller illus. of the Arcade, Railroad Depot, & Market Square, all in Providence.



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Item from Catalog 172 (released March, 2010).

Anti-slavery newspaper...
566271   HERALD OF FREEDOM, Concord, New Hampshire, Sept. 12, 1845  An uncommon newspaper which has both a religious and anti-slavery theme with some of the reports headed: "Communications" "The Unconstitutionality of Slavery" "Letter From the Editor" "Resolutions of the General Association" "Facts Fro Forty Millions" and more. Complete in 4 pages, sca... See More   $45.00
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Inauguration of President Andrew Jackson...
566269   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 9, 1833  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."... See More   $41.00
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Early and rare from Florida...
566225   THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, Feb. 19, 1848  Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, five years before the Civil War.

The front page has various literary items including; "Natural History of Humbugs". Pgs. 2 & 3 have various items including: "Who Is... See More  
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Terrific masthead... Some War of 1812 items...
566221   PHILADELPHIA MERCANTILE ADVERTISER, July 23, 1814  The prime feature of this newspaper is the great, very displayable, and very large engraving of a heraldic eagle in the masthead with a wingspread of nearly 7 inches (see).

The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with ads. Page 2 has: "British in the Delaware which is concerning the War of 1812, as do some page 3 reports: "From The Fl... See More  
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Item from Catalog 172 (released March, 2010).

Huge foldout print of the Battle of Stony Point...
566220   FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 7, 1857  Certainly the unusual feature of this issue is the terrific & huge foldout centerfold which comes with it, being a print captioned: "General Wayne's Assault On Stony Point" during the Revolutionary War, beneath which is noted that: "This print is issued with No. 65 of Frank Leslie's Illus. Newspaper." Given this is a... See More   $69.00
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A visit with Daniel Boone...
566187   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 15, 1816  An inside page has half a column headed: "Colonel Boone" which tells of a visit to Fort Osage, Missouri Territory, by Daniel Boone, including in part: "We have been honored by a visit from col. Boone, the first settler of Kentucky...He has established a colony or settlement...on the Missouri...The colonel cannot live without bei... See More   $59.00
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Item from Catalog 172 (released March, 2010).

Anti-slavery newspaper...
566164  
EMANCIPATOR AND FREE AMERICAN, Boston, Dec. 29, 1842  As the title would suggest, this is an anti-slavery newspaper. Among the many articles in this issue are those headed: "Conclusion of Mr. Adams' Weymouth Speech" "Pro-Slavery Items in Connecticut" "A Slaveholding, Woman-Selling Baptist!"  "Anti-Slavery Meeting at Charlestown" "Prospects of
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Print of the Mormon city of Nauvoo...
566160   GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 22, 1854  The ftpg. shows: "Pauromama, or Mount of Pleasure, in Japan". Inside has a great half page print captioned: "Nauvoo, From the Mississippi, Looking Down the River." with a related article headed: "Nauvoo City", which begins: "This is the site of the celebrated Mormon city founded by Joe Smith & his followers in ... See More   $78.00
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Slavery & slave ownership...
566152   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 10, 1835  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."... See More   $24.00
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Early print of Piedmont, West Virginia...
566054   LIFE ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 14, 1860 Calls itself: "A Journal of Entertainment, Improvement, and Progress." with a very ornate masthead (see). Among the three front page prints is one of: "Piedmont, 'Foot of The Mountain' " with a bit of text (see). This is a town in what is now West Virginia.  The back page has a nice diagram of a ship labeled with: "The Techni... See More   $29.00
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Judaica content... The cholera & Mormons... Davy Crockett...
566031   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 2, 1834  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."... See More   $49.00
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More on "Mormon Difficulties"...
566022   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 13, 1838  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $36.00
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Telling of the cruelty forced upon the Mormons...
566021   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 6, 1839  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."... See More   $36.00
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Mormons buy land in Nauvoo for their new settlement...
566020   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 11, 1840  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $46.00
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Kind comments for the Mormons...
566019   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1842  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $43.00
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Fear for the political clout of the Mormons...
566018   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 6, 1842  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."... See More   $37.00
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Joseph Smith defies authorities...
566017   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 27, 1842  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $39.00
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Who will lead after Joseph Smith?
566014   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 3, 1844  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."... See More   $34.00
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On the death of Joseph Smith... Troubles with the Mormons...
566011   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 31, 1844  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $48.00
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The Mormon war ends... Mormons to dissolve the church?...
566008   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 26, 1844  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $37.00
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Mormon content... Death of President Andrew Jackson...
566006   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1845  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $42.00
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The Mormon Temple at Nauvoo... Fremont explores California...
566002   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 4, 1845  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."... See More   $43.00
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Mormons plan to head west...
566001   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 14, 1846  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&quo... See More   $39.00
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Harrison elected President, in Harrison's campaign newspaper...
565987   THE LOG CABIN, New York & Albany, Nov. 9, 1840  Famous & short-lived presidential campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison.

A very significant issue as it reports the election results of the 1840 Presidential campaign, with Wm. H. Harrison the winner. Page 2 has two engravings supporting the Harrison-Tyler ticket (see) beneath which are repo... See More  
$125.00
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Item from Catalog 172 (released March, 2010).

Joseph Smith no longer a murder suspect...
565986   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, Jan. 21, 1843  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.... See More   $45.00
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