With original outer wrappers...
Item #601030
October 1, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, Hartford, October, 1800 A religious magazine from the earliest part of the 19th century, most notably desired because it is untrimmed as issued and still contains the original, blue/green outer wrappers--rare as such. As would be expected, the content within is mostly religious in nature, including: "Thoughts on the Future of the Jewish Nation"... See More
Describing the city of Wilmington...
Item #601017
January 1, 1833
THE INCITER, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, December, 1833 A small magazine with a wide variety of content. Included is an article: "Wilmington" which is descriptive of the city in Delaware. Also: "A Sketch of the History of America" and the front page has an editorial titled: "To Teachers".
Sixteen pages, 5 by 8 1/4 inches, nice condition.
From the island of Malta...
Item #600982
April 6, 1841
LLOYD MALTESE, Italy, April 6, 1841 A quite rare little newspaper, published in Italian on the island of Malta, containing four pages and measuring about 7 by 8 inches. Very nice condition.
First use of Locomotive Power on Railway...
Item #600738
November 20, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 20, 1830 Inside this issue is a lengthy article, comprising of four pages, on the first use of locomotive power on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Other news of the government and of day are within the issue as well. This is complete in 16 pages measuring approximately 9-1/2 x 6 inch paper, slight foxing, otherwise i... See More
First American railroad publication, from its first year...
Item #600734
April 7, 1832
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, April 7, 1832 This is a very early issue--a volume one issue--of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper is the great and very early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead, showing an engine with three cars. Note the simplicity of the train, but keep in mind this is from the very beginning years of the ... See More
John Quincy Adams...
Item #600715
February 3, 1827
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, February 3, 1827 The front page has: "By Authority -- Laws of the United States, passed at second session of the nineteenth Congress -- An Act of the relief of the indigent Sufferers by the fire at Alexandria..." which is signed in type: John Quincy Adams
There is also a heraldic eagle illustration at the beginning as well.
Other new... See More
Lincoln to Speak at the Cooper Institute...
Item #600713
February 23, 1860
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, February 23, 1860 Page 5 has a notice stating that Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to speak at the Cooper Institute. The notice reads in full: "Hon. Abraham Lincoln , Of Illinois, will speak at the Cooper Institute, This Monday Evening, Feb. 27, to the Republicans Of New-York." A great item relating to the famous speech delivered by Mr. Lincoln a few months before ... See More
Beginning the Erie Canal... James Monroe signature...
Item #600705
July 26, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 26, 1817 One of the more notable items in this issue is the article headed: "Internal Navigation" which begins: "The fourth of July was celebrated at Utica, N.Y. by commencing the excavation that is to unite the great lakes with the Atlantic..." which was the beginning of construction of the Erie Canal. This report takes over ha... See More
Great article on the Mormons...
Item #600501
April 1, 1853
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1853 This issue has a 17 page article entitled "Mormons" which includes an illustration of Joseph Smith and 19 other illustrations, including the killing of Joseph Smith, the temple at Nauvoo, and the Mormon gold coin.
Other articles are "Notes from the Copper Region"; "Crusoe-Life - A Narrative of Adventures in th... See More
Moby Dick...
Item #600471
December 1, 1851
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, December, 1851 Near the back of the issue is "Literacy Notices" which discusses "A new work by herman Melville, entitled Moby Dick; or, the Whale, has just been issued by Harper and Brothers... Moby Dick is the name of an old White Whale; half fish and half devil; the terror of the Nantucket cruisers...This huge sea monster has a co... See More
Volume 1, number 1 issue...
Item #600470
June 1, 1850
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1850 This is a volume 1, number 1 issue of this publication. Articles within are "Maurice Tiernay, The Soldier of Fortune"; "Jewish Veneration"; and much more.
This is complete in 144 pages, disbound without outer wrappers, measuring 9 x 6 inches, with scattered lite foxing, otherwise is nice condition.
Abraham Lincoln is Nominated for President...
Item #600464
July 1, 1860
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1860 Near the back of this issue under the report: "Monthly Record of Current Events" is a quite lengthy report concerning the Republican National Convention which met recently in Chicago. Included is a lengthy abstract of the Republican platform (see photos), following which is a detailed report of the various ballots of the Conve... See More
Charles Dickens "David Cooperfield" serialized printing of "Bleak House"...
Item #600439
May 1, 1853
HARPER'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, May, 1853 Articles include Charles Dickens & his new work "David Copperfield"; part of the serialized printing of "Bleak House" by Dickens; article on "Napoleon Bonaparte" with prints; "A Kentuckian in the East"; "The Landscape of the South" includes several prints from Savannah, the Blue Ridge, C... See More
Panama Railroad... Quebec... Red River...
Item #600438
January 1, 1859
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1859 Featured in this issue is an article "Panama Railroad". Other articles are: The People of the Red River; Quebec; The Ransom of a Heritage; An America in Japan in 1858; and other additional stories and illustrations included.
Complete in 150+ pages, disbound without wrappers, 9 1/2 x 6 inches, good condition.
Whaling...
Item #600436
June 1, 1860
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1860 Featured in this issue is an article "A Summer in New England" which includes coverage on whaling with several illustrations, one which is torn. Other articles are: Ancient Monuments in the United States; The First Overland Trip to California; Insects Belonging to the Cotton Plant; and other additional stories and illustration... See More
Gobrecht Dollar (?)... Mormonism...
Abolition of slavery (W. C. Johnson speech)... Woman's anti-slavery convention...
Item #600411
November 21, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 21, 1840
* The new coin (Gobrecht Dollar?)
* Mormon conference
* Much on the abolition of slavery
This issue contains coverage on the recent Presidential Election between Harrison and Van Buren, still awaiting all the votes to be received. Inside is a portion of the lengthy "Speech of W. C. Johnson, of MD. on the Subject of t... See More
Converting the Jews...
Item #600287
December 14, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 14, 1816
* Converting the Jews
One of the more notable items in this issue is the back page item with a small heading: "The Jews" with the text including: "...about $500,000 have been assessed on the public in one form or other for the last five yeas & expended---with what result? The conversion, real or supposed, of five Jew... See More
James Lawrence and his famous quote: "Don't Give up the Ship"...
Item #600286
May 11, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 11, 1816
* James Lawrence & his famous quote: "Don't Give Up The Ship"
Perhaps the best content in this issue is a nice back page report on a monument erected to the memory of famed Naval hero James Lawrence, which includes at the bottom his very famous quote: "...His dying words were, 'DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP'... See More
The slave ship Amistad... The beginning of an historic case....
Item #600265
September 7, 1839
NILES NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 7 1839
* African slave ship Amistad
* Mutiny case begins in court
Inside under "The Suspicious Looking Schooner Captured" is an outstanding account about the capture of the famous slave ship known as the Amistad. The account of the capture, furnished by one of the officers, appeared in the New London Gazette.
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* African slave ship Amistad
* Mutiny case begins in court
Inside under "The Suspicious Looking Schooner Captured" is an outstanding account about the capture of the famous slave ship known as the Amistad. The account of the capture, furnished by one of the officers, appeared in the New London Gazette.
Texas... Wall Street...
Item #600264
December 14, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Dec. 14, 1844 The last page of this issue features a report on the "Annexation of Texas" "On the 10th instant Senator McDuffie, introduced into the United States senate joint resolutions for the annexation of Texas to the Union, corresponding with the project of the treaty for that purpose rejected at the last session by... See More
Clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas... Philadelphia... Boston...
Item #600242
September 3, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 3, 1853 The front page features a half-page illustration "September". Within the issue is: "Jullien, the Artist" with an accompanying small illustration of him; "The Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas"; "Market Street Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia"; Genin's Contribution to the Palace"; ... See More
Charlestown Navy Yard... Clipper Ship Oriental...
Item #600241
September 18, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 8, 1852 The front page features a half-page illustration "Grand Review of the U. S. Marine Artillery, of Providence, R. I., by His Excellency Gov. Boutwell and Staff, On Boston Common." Within the issue is "The Late Count D'Orsay" which includes a small illustration of him; "Departure of the Lizzie Webber,... See More
Campaign Song about William Henry Harrison...
Item #599508
May 23, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, May 23, 1840 The front page has lyrics: "The Hero of Tippecanoe". Brief report says the song was "Written for the Young Men's National Convention at Baltimore on May 4, 1840 and sung on that occasion, by part of the Massachusetts and part of the Baltimore Delegation, on the roof of the Baltimore Twelfth Ward Log Cabin...". Pg. 3 has an ad e... See More
Serial written by John Quincy Adams...
Item #599501
March 14, 1801
THE PORT FOLIO, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1801 Edited by Joseph Dennie under the pseudonym "Oliver Oldschool" and Asbury Dickins, it espoused republican values and was the first important political & literary journal in the United States. Has a wide variety of content but an emphasis on literary items. This is the volume 1, number 11 issue.
The frontpage has the 11... See More
Death of Benjamin Franklin's son-in-law, Richard Bache...
Item #599420
August 6, 1811
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Massachusetts, August 6, 1811 On page 2 under the "Died" information was the announcement of the death of Richard Bache. "...Mr. Bach was a native of England, he came in his youth to America, and marrying Sarah, the only daughter of Dr. Franklin, he has been known to Pennsylvania as an inhabitant, a merchant and a patriot, for mo... See More
Napoleon... Robert Burns... Kentucky...
Item #599123
April 4, 1840
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 4, 1840 The front page of the issue has a report "Napoleon". "...It relates to Napoleon's ill-fate Russian campaign, and the disastrous retreat of the legions: 'But the vaulting ambition of the great conqueror at last overshot itself...the ancient capital of Russian empire was in his hands; yet, from the refusal ... See More
New planet discovered...
Item #598966
March 1, 1802
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London England, March, 1802 Within the issue is an article in which a "New Planet" has been reported. This goes into detail about the discovery and includes charts.
The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and additional news & stories from around the world are within.
This is complete in about 55 pages and is in ni... See More
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin...
Item #598705
May 23, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 23, 1818 An extremely significant back page report is headed: "Labor Saving Machinery" includes: "There is now annually raised...with Mr. Whitney's machine, about one hundred millions of pounds of short staple cotton. To pick that quality by hand...before his invention would require the constant labor of 330,000 workers...".
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Thomas Jefferson Proclamation...
Item #598674
May 10, 1806
THE EVENING FIRE-SIDE, Philadelphia, May 10, 1806 Filled with mostly literary content, including a poem: "Versus on the Slavery of Negroes by J. L." the back page has: "A Proclamation" signed in type by both: Th. Jefferson and James Madison ordering the Arrest of British Citizens Henry Whitley, John Nairn, and Slingsby Simpson for the Murder of John Pierce (see).
Eight p... See More
Nat Turner's slave rebellion...
Item #598672
September 6, 1831
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Sept. 6, 1831 The front page has: "Negro Insurrection" which is a report concerning the Nat Turner Rebellion, noting in part: "...The whole of the insurgents had been either killed or captured, except the leader by the name of Nat turner, who was a pretended Baptist preacher & impiously represented to his comrades tha... See More
John Quincy Adams on the Masons...
Item #598669
September 15, 1831
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Sept. 15, 1831 Page 3 has a lengthy letter headed: "Mr. Adams' Letter" introduced in part with: "...letter from John Q. Adams explains the views of his illustrious father & of himself on the subject of Freemasonry...", signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice co... See More
Much on the California Gold Rush... The Mexican War...
Item #598639
December 16, 1848
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, Dec. 16, 1848 Page 3 is mostly taken up with the lengthy "Annual Report Of The Secretary Of War" which has much on the closing events of the Mexican War. Page 4 has nearly a column headed: "The Gold Mines of California--Railroad to the Pacific" and also much headed: "The California Gold Mania--Its Probable Effects" and page 5 h... See More
The slavery issue continues...
Item #598614
April 27, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, April 27, 1860 Page 4 has interesting editorials: "The Tenure of Slavery" and "The South At Charleston" which is where the Democratic Presidential Convention was held.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
A gift for your barber...
Item #598613
February 1, 1831
RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN & GAZETTE, Providence, Feb. 1, 1831 Page 3 has a very interesting illustrated advertisement for a barber, with text on the service he provides including; "...to know where to cut and where to leave the hair so as to hide as much as possible all deformity of the head..." (see).
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, tape mend on pg. 2 affecting nothing, light ... See More
Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #598610
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849 The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments (see). Also on the ftpg. is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood" from Kentucky, who would become a famous Con... See More
Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #598609
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849 The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments (see). Also on the ftpg. is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood" from Kentucky, who would become a famous Con... See More
Item #598606
December 10, 1822
RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN, Providence, Dec. 10, 1822 Most of page 2 is taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type: James Monroe. This is Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition begun by George Washington and still continues today. A nice review of events of the year 1822.
Four pages, great condition.
Early on the Mormons...
Item #598589
December 7, 1840
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, Dec. 7, 1840 The front page has a quite early items concerning: "The Mormons" which includes: "This singular sect are determined not to be driven from the face of the earth. The recent terrible persecutions they have suffered at the lawless hands of the people of Missouri seems to have stimulated their exertions..." with a bit more (s... See More
Sea serpent described...
Item #598586
April 4, 1835
THE SALEM OBSERVER, Massachusetts, April 4, 1835 Page 3 has an interesting article with a small heading: "Sea Serpent" which has some details, including: "...from 200 to 250 feet long & that his head, neck and tail & his motion in the water was exactly like those of a snake..." (see).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some wear at margins, some creases & l... See More
Trouble in the South... Commenting on Lincoln...
Item #598574
November 16, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 16, 1860 From a few months before the outbreak of the Civil War, the front page has: "Important From the South" "Important Proceedings in Georgia" "A Call for a State Convention in Alabama" "Enthusiastic Secession Mass Meeting in Charleston" "The South to Insist Upon the Repeal of the Personal Liberty Bills or Secede" as... See More
From Charleston just before the outbreak of war...
Item #598503
November 24, 1860
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Nov. 24, 1860 From the hotbed of the Confederate movement, as South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union. Various front page items relating to the coming crisis including: "A Voice from North Carolina" "Demand for Amendments to the Constitution on the Slavery Subject...Repeal of the Northern Nullifying Laws or Disunion... See More
Article on the Cherokees...
Item #598501
February 29, 1844
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Feb. 29,. 1844 Among the front page articles are: "Mr. Van Buren's Letter" which is very lengthy & signed in type: M. Van Buren; "The Oregon Question" and much on politics inside.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine, nice condition.
More reporting on the historic Dred Scott Decision of the Supreme Court...
Item #598470
May 20, 1857
BOSTON SEMI-WEEKLY ADVERTISER, May 20, 1857 The front page has a bit more than a column taken up with: "The Dred Scott Decision" which is discussion of it, rendered over 2 months previous (see for beginning).
Four pages, large folio size, a few archival mends, partially loose at the spine.
Perry's historic visit to Japan...
Item #598464
June 13, 1854
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 13, 1854 Page 3 has close to half a column headed: "Treaty With Japan" which is reporting on the historic visit of Commodore Perry to Japan. The report gives some of the provisions of the treaty which accomplished many wishes of the Americans, including an opening of trade to the previously isolated island of Japan (see). See the hyperlink with more details o... See More
The dismissal of Governor Sargent...
Item #598462
September 23, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 23, 1801 The front page has nearly 2 columns of text which begin: "The dismissal of Gov. Sargent from the government of the Mississippi Territory is a subject of general conversation..." which also includes a letter signed: Henry Knox, to President Thomas Jefferson. Also a letter signed: James Madison and another from: Winthrop Sargent.
Four pages... See More
Item #598460
May 15, 1832
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 15, 1832 The masthead features a nice engraving of a ship. Page 2 has: "House Vs. Houston". A number of illustrated advertisements including a interesting one on the front page for "Crockery, China, and Glass" (see).
Four pages, some light staining, generally nice.
The coming Civil War... News by the Pony Express...
Item #598457
January 3, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 3, 1861 The back page has over half a column headed: "The Pro-Slavery Revolution", followed by: "From Georgia--The Rumored Slave Insurrection". Also: "Later from California--Arrival of the Pony Express" with various news reports taking over half a page.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Prices of goods in 1807...
Item #598435
January 5, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 5, 1807 Page 2 has: "Letter II To His Excellency Thomas Jefferson" and "Western Rebellion" which concerns the actions of Aaron Burr. Most of the back page is taken up with a huge chart of: "Wholesale Prices Current at Boston".
Four pages, nice condition.
Colonel Aaron Burr...
Item #598432
April 16, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, April 16, 1807 Page 2 has: "Col. Burr's Commitment". Most of the issue is taken up with ads including 14 illustrated ship ads on the back page.
Four pages, some foxing, nice condition.
Trial of Aaron Burr...
Item #598431
October 22, 1807
AMERICAN CITIZEN, New York, Oct. 22, 1807 Inside has over 3 columns taken up with: "Trial of Col. Arron Burr" continued in a future issue. Four pages, nice condition, never-trimmed margins.
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