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* Nat Turner's Rebellion - slave revolt
* items signed by Sam Houston & Robert Fulton
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 nice & somewhat detailed report on Nat Turner's Rebellion, the slave re... See More $50.00
* Confessions of Nat Turner
* Slave insurrection fame
Page 3 has an ad stating that a business has for sale, "The Confession's of Nat Turner".
Turner was the leader of the famous slave insurrection in Virginia that occurred in September of 1831. Describes the "Confessions" as those "volunta... See More $34.00
* 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 county on the... See More $48.00
Among the various articles within are: "On Taxes, and Sale of Lands" which takes nearly half a page; a letter to the Vice... See More $275.00
Another article is "Important Indian Treaty - Four Millions of Acres Acquired" whic... See More $34.00
Four pages, various wear at the margins, a bit irregular at the spine, some foxing. $29.00
Four pages, various wear at folds & margins. $45.00
Large folio size with much wear at edges & folds with tears and some small holes. Must be handled carefully. $28.00
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, light damp staining near the bottom, nice condition. $37.00
Four pages, small folio size, archival repair at the spine, some close-trimming, foxing. $28.00
Four pages, large folio size, good condition. $28.00
Most of the first column of the front page is a somewhat decorative "Proclamation" headed with an engraving of a herald eagle & signed by James Madison, declaring that a state of war exists between the United Stat... See More $132.00
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition. $37.00
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BELLOWS FALLS INTELLIGENCER, Vermont, Nov. 29, 1824 Page 3 reports on a: "Conflagration of the Capitol of Kentucky" in Frankfort (see). Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various foxing & damp staining, an uncommon title.
$26.00
587089
RELFS PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE, Dec. 6, 1803 The front page is filled with ads featuring 24 illustrated ship ads. Among the ads on page 2 is: "Ten Dollars Reward" for a runaway slave (see).
Four pages, very nice condition. $27.00
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition. $23.00
Four pages, light toning throughout, nice condition.... See More $58.00
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MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Aug. 5, 1829 Among the several illustrated ads is an interesting one offering a "1 Mill Reward" for a runaway "...boy named Henry Beebee..." with a description of him. The engraving shows a well-dressed guy on a stroll; one of the more interesting "runaway" prints I have seen (see), and the offer of a "1 mill"... See More
$34.00
Four pages, light foxing, nice condition. $56.00
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ZION'S HERALD, Boston, May 19, 1824 A religiously themed newspaper with an engraving of an angel in the masthead. Among the articles are: "Reasons For Methodism" "The African Free School" & much more. Four pages, scattered foxing, nice condition.
$27.00
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THE WEST CHESTER HERALD, Sing Sing, New York, July 18, 1855 A town known today as Ossining famous today for the maximum security prison, first built in 1825. Articles include: "Prison Expenses" "Barbarities of War" "Obedience to Law" & more. A wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, very nice condition. $28.00
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing near the top. $35.00
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WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 28, 1800 Contents include: "Fate of the Queen Charlotte Frigate" "Representatives of the People" includes a list of the duly elected representatives (see) "Gleanings From History" "New Mode of Traveling For Ladies" & other literary items. Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.
$17.00
Death reports of Chief Hummingbird & Governor De Witt Clinton...
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, February 23, 1828 Page 439 of this issue carries the report of the death of Choctaw Chief Hummingbird, also known as General Hummingbird. "Died, on the 23d December, at his residence near the Choctaw agency, general Hummingbird, a Choctaw chief, a the advanced age of 75... a great friend to the United States, and has fought many battles w... See More
$60.00
Lt. Magruder and Lt. Lee... Thanksgiving Proclamation...
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, October 22, 1836 Within the issue is "The Army" report which contains the names of Lt. Magruder and Lt. Lee showing being assigned to Special Duty. Also within the issue is "Governor Everett has appointed Thursday, the first of December next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise in the State of Massachusetts." and principal ... See More
$28.00
Jefferson Davis receives an army promotion...
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NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 25, 1833 An inside page has nearly a full page list of promotions in the army, among which, under "Regiment of dragoons" is: "2d lieut. Jefferson Davis, of the 1st regiment of infantry, to be 2d lieutenant, 4th March, 1833." Less than 30 years later Jefferson Davis would be President of the break-away Confederate Stat... See More
$21.00
Nat Turner's Rebellion...
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, August 27, 1831* Nat Turner's Rebellion - slave revolt
* items signed by Sam Houston & Robert Fulton
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 nice & somewhat detailed report on Nat Turner's Rebellion, the slave re... See More $50.00
Celebrating the working class of England...
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BRITISH WORKMAN AND FRIENDS OF THE SONS OF TOIL, London, (1857) This is issue #13. The early issues were not dated but based on the first dated issue, #30 of June 1, 1857, this is likely from the beginning of 1857. This is a fascinating paper and carries a terrific masthead with graphic representation of working men. The ftpg. has a print captioned: "Jack and theYellow-Boys". A few other... See More
$40.00
Ad for "Nat Turner's Confessions"...
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UNITED STATES TELEGRAPH, Washington City, Virginia, November 29, 1831* Confessions of Nat Turner
* Slave insurrection fame
Page 3 has an ad stating that a business has for sale, "The Confession's of Nat Turner".
Turner was the leader of the famous slave insurrection in Virginia that occurred in September of 1831. Describes the "Confessions" as those "volunta... See More $34.00
Nat Turner is caught, tried and hanged...
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, 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 county on the... See More $48.00
Very early title from Kentucky...
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THE GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM, Frankfort, Kentucky, Oct. 20, 1802 This is one of the earliest title from Kentucky we have had the pleasure to offer, and very rare. It published intermittently from 1798-1805. Only 2 issues of this date are held by any American institutions.Among the various articles within are: "On Taxes, and Sale of Lands" which takes nearly half a page; a letter to the Vice... See More $275.00
Battle of Tippecanoe...
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MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, December 5, 1811 Page three carries a report on the Battle of Tippecanoe from "Washington-City, Nov. 28 Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Louisville, to a Member of Congress, dated the 15th November..." "An action took place on the 7th November between the troops under Gov. Harrison and The Indians under the Prophet... There we... See More
$55.00
The founding of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania...
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UNITED STATES' GAZETTE, FOR THE COUNTRY, Philadelphia, Nov. 6, 1806 The back page has an interesting advertisement headed: "LOTS & LANDS In and Near Wellsborough, the County Town of Tioga, State of Pennsylvania, FOR SALE..." with further particulars. The text begins: "The County town of Tioga, called Wellsborough, having been established by an act of the Legislature on... See More
$36.00
1802 Lion Advertisement...
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NEW-YORK EVENING POST, November 20, 1802 The ftpg. has a notice about the "King Of Beasts" which includes a nice woodcut of a lion (see inset). Gives details about where to see a local display this "beautiful African Lion", plus mention that he was caught "in the woods of Goree, in Africa". Lite rubbing in unrelated text.
$16.00
From California... Indian treaty sales millions of acreage...
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NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, November 4, 1848 The back page is an article "From California - Counter Revolution at Mazatlan" which mentions the increase of excitement of the gold rush. Also within the article is the counter-revolution at Mazatlan and the escape of the rebellion leader.Another article is "Important Indian Treaty - Four Millions of Acres Acquired" whic... See More $34.00
Death of Brig. Gen. Stephen Kearny... Russian Jews... Mormon Temple...
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NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, November 8, 1848 The front page of the issue contains the news "The Mormon Temple" that a company has purchased all the Mormon property, including the walls of the Temple and that arrangements are being made to rebuild as soon as possible. An arrest is to be made for the firing of the the Temple. Page three carries a report "Russia... See More
$39.00
Death of Vice President Clinton...
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ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, April 29, 1812 Page 2 has a black-bordered column headed: "Death of the Vice President" concerning the death & funeral of George Clinton (see).Four pages, various wear at the margins, a bit irregular at the spine, some foxing. $29.00
Madison's State-of-the-Union address...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, November 9, 1811 Nearly two columns on page 2 were taken up with the "Message" delivered by the President, being James Madison's annual State-of-the-Union address, in which he reflects upon what had happened in the past year including some reflection on events that would lead to the War of 1812. There is another related editorial headed: &qu... See More
$42.00
Death of William Henry Harrison...
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THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE, Philadelphia, April 6, 1841 All columns on all 4 pages are black-bordered for the death of Wm. Henry Harrison, who took ill during his long-winded inaugural address just one month prior & died on April 4. Page 2 has: "Funeral Of The President" which takes most of the first column (see).Four pages, various wear at folds & margins. $45.00
Death of Henry Clay...
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KINGSTON JOURNAL, New York, July 7, 1852 All columns on all 4 pages are black-bordered for: "Henry Clay Is Dead" as reported on page 2. Also: "Henry Clay's Obsequies".Large folio size with much wear at edges & folds with tears and some small holes. Must be handled carefully. $28.00
Slave ads from New Orleans...
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THE DAILY CRESCENT, New Orleans, Aug. 7, 1851 Being a major slave market for the South prior to the Civil War, it is not surprising that a New Orleans newspaper would have slave ads. Page 2 contains 3 illustrated ads in a row (see). A bottom corner of the front page has a small illustrated ad: "James White...Will constantly Purchase Negroes, also Board & Sell on Commission any and a... See More
$34.00
Lincoln for President...
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THE LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER, Connecticut, July 26, 1860 The top of page 2 features a nice political notice supporting: "Republican Nominations For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois. For Vice President, HANNIBAL HAMLIN of Maine." (see).Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, light damp staining near the bottom, nice condition. $37.00
Uncommon Odd Fellows' title...
587131
THE WEEKLY SYMBOL & ODD FELLOWS' MAGAZINE, Boston, Sept. 16, 1848 Actually a newspaper & of quite large size with a decorative masthead. Four pages, various wear at the folds & margins with a small hole at a fold juncture, some edge tears.
$37.00
John Tyler on the death of his predecessor...
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PUBLIC LEDGER, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 16, 1841 Page 2 has a lengthy letter "To the People of the United States" signed by new President John Tyler concerning the recent death of William Henry Harrison, who died after just a month in office & whom Tyler replaced.Four pages, small folio size, archival repair at the spine, some close-trimming, foxing. $28.00
An Act of Congress...
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GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 15, 1802 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with "An Act" of Congress for repealing certain acts respecting the organization of the courts of the United States, signed in type by the President & Vice President: Th. Jefferson and A. Burr. It is headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle (see).
$29.00
Andy Jackson writes from The Hermitage...
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NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Aug. 25, 1836 Page 3 has a letter datelined from the "Hermitage" & signed in type: Andrew Jackson, concerning military matters (see). Other news of the day plus ads.Four pages, large folio size, good condition. $28.00
Early Scientific American... a volume I issue..
587106
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 18, 1846 Rare is it that magazines have a life of over 100 years. Here is an issue of a magazine from the very first year of existence which is now over 165 years old, still found on today's magazine racks & highly respected in the scientific community. What makes this issue quite rare is that during its first year of existence this title was a fol... See More
$190.00
Declaration of war...
587104
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 27, 1812 This issue has one of the best presentations on the declaration of war against Great Britain beginning the War of 1812.Most of the first column of the front page is a somewhat decorative "Proclamation" headed with an engraving of a herald eagle & signed by James Madison, declaring that a state of war exists between the United Stat... See More $132.00
Huge eagle in the masthead...
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PHILADELPHIA MERCANTILE ADVERTISER, June 2, 1814 The heraldic eagle engraving in the masthead has a nearly 7 inch wing span (see). The entire front page is taken up with ads, and the inside pages have a few bits concerning the War of 1812, including: "...U.S. sloop of war Wasp...they were all well on board & that they had just fallen in with the French brig Olivier..." & ot... See More
$29.00
Handsome masthead with two Jefferson signatures...
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THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Jan. 5, 1804 See for one of the more beautiful mastheads of the early 19th century. The front page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson (see).Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition. $37.00
Four pages, very nice condition. $27.00
Death of the President... Hanging of pirates...
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NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, July 7, 1831 Page 2 has: "Death of James Monroe" with some details, who died on the 4th of July. Mention of made of the curious coincidence: "...Thus of the six former Presidents, by a coincidence for which it would be difficult to find a parallel in history, three have been called away in a good old age on the same proud... See More
$53.00
The President responds...
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NEW YORK HERALD, June 15, 1811 Page 3 has a letter "To James Madison, President of the United States..." from the town of New Haven, with the: "President's Answer" taking most of a column & signed in type: James Madison. Page 3 also has a very nice illustrated coach ad (see).Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition. $23.00
Gold discovered in Texas... Indian troubles...
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NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 29, 1849 The front page has over 2 columns on: "Kentucky Constitutional Convention". Page 2 has; "Gold On The Gila" which notes: "...arrived at the Gila river...appearances indicate that gold is as plentiful in that region as it is described to be on the Sacramento..." with more (see). The back page has: "Interesting Indian Intelligenc... See More
$35.00
Gold is discovered in California...
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LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, New York, Dec. 5, 1848 Page 2 contains a nice & very early report on the first discovery of: "Gold In California", including: "....fully confirming the wonderful accounts of the product of gold in that region...These accounts are said to be wonderful...The quantities daily dug up are very large. This vast bed of treasures was discovered by an... See More
$117.00
John Brown & Harper's Ferry...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 21, 1859 The top of the front page has reports concerning the John Brown raid on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia (then Virginia), with column heads: "The Panic 'At The South" "Virginia Mustering on the Frontier of the Free States" "Rumors of an Expedition to Rescue Brown" "Trepidation & Consternation" &... See More
$30.00
Early Memphis...
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THE MEMPHIS DAILY EAGLE, Tennessee, May 15, 1844 A volume 1 issue of a scarce pre-Civil War newspaper. The front page is taken up with ads with news & ads on page 2, and pgs. 3 & 4 mostly taken up with ads as well. Page 2 features a political notice supporting: "For President of the United States, HENRY CLAY..." (see).Four pages, light toning throughout, nice condition.... See More $58.00
Very rare antebellum title... Unusual slave ad...
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THE LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT, Alexandria, March 23, 1858 We rarely find Louisiana titles from before the Civil War. Page 3 has a very intriguing ad for a sheriff's sale of a property which includes 30 slaves, with noted details on each, and noting at the bottom: "All Slaves For Life" (see). Some damage to this ad. This issue has wear with fold damage causing minor loss, some archival... See More
$86.00
Five newspapers from 1810-1812, great condition...
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CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford. A group of five newspapers dated July 2, Dec. 10 & 31, 1810; May 25 & June 1, 1812. Each issue is complete in four pages, is in very nice condition with a wealth of varied news reports and ads of the day. A nice group of issues from the early part of the 19th century, just prior to the War of 1812.... See More
$27.00
Six American newspapers: 1801-1815...
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Six very early 19th century American newspapers: The Salem Gazette, July 7, 1801; Massachusetts Spy, Oct. 13, 1802; Boston Gazette, March 7, 1805; New York Herald, May 4, 1805; New York Evening Post, April 23, 1806; and New Hampshire Patriot, Nov. 7, 1815. All six are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally nice condition. A nice set of six different,... See More
$40.00
Capture of the Java in the War of 1812...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Mar. 3, 1813 Page 2 has: "Official Account of the Capture of the Java" with a nice report signed by: W. Bainbridge, commander of the ship Constitution. This was one of the more historic naval battles of the War of 1812. Also: "More Bad News--Capture of Ogdensburgh" "Defense of Harbors" "Impressed Seamen" "Blockading Squ... See More
$87.00
Very early from Richmond...
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THE ENQUIRER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 12, 1811 One of the earlier Richmond titles we have been able to offer, from before the War of 1812. Various news & ads of the day.Four pages, light foxing, nice condition. $56.00
Death of President John Quincy Adams...
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NEW ENGLAND WASHINGTONIAN, Boston, March 4, 1848 Subtitled: "Sons of Temperance Organ" Be sure to see the photo of the masthead, which is very ornate, very large, and very unusual. Page 3 has a full column article: "John Quincy Adams" reporting his death, including a letter with the formal announcement signed by the President: James K. Polk. Black mourning rules at ... See More
$37.00
Battle of Tippecanoe...
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NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, Dec. 17, 1811 Page 2 has a very historic report on the significant battle of Tippecanoe, being an: "Extract of a Letter from Governor Harrison to the Secretary of War, dated Head-quarters near the Prophet's Town, Nov. 8th, 1811" This is the official letter signed in type by: Wm. Henry Harrison, in which he reports on the battle with various detai... See More
$73.00
Mormon content... Death of President Andrew Jackson...
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NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1845 All columns on pages 1 and 2 are black-bordered for the front page report headed: "Death Of Gen. Andrew Jackson Ex-President Of The United States", which begins: "At six o'clock on Sunday evening the 8th of June, 1845, one of the most distinguished men this country has produced breathed the last breath of his mortal ex... See More
$44.00
Four pages, very nice condition. $28.00
Death of the "Gerrymander"...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 7, 1813 Page 2 has an usual but fitting "portrait" commemorating the death of the Gerrymander, a political maneuver used to reshape voting districts in order to favor a political party. This devise was named for Elbridge Gerry, the former governor of Massachusetts, and Vice President of the United States from 1813 until the following year whe... See More
$345.00
Exorbitant prices at the California Gold Rush...
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OLIVE BRANCH, June 9, 1849 Page 3 has: "California Items with several dispatches, including: "...Planed boards sell for one dollar per foot. Rents, likewise, are enormous...A party of gamblers pay $1500 per month for two little rooms...Letter paper sells for 50 cents a sheet...high prices at San Francisco continue. Land in the city is selling at enormous prices. Plats from five to ... See More
$56.00
Concerning the California Gold Rush...
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OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, June 23, 1849 Page 3 has a report headed: "Death of Ex-President Polk" (see), as well as a brief one: "California Gold" followed by another on the Gold Rush: "Particulars of the News Brought by the Crescent City".Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing near the top. $35.00
