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Claimed Lord & Savior Jemima Wilkinson...
575221
INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR, THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Phila., May 19, 1788 A pg. 2 report under "Philadelphia" begins: "On Friday....came to this city, with her retinue, the famous, or rather infamous, Jemimah Wilkinson, a person who professes that she is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ come again into the world a second time..." plus remarks and thoughts about her claim. Quar... See More
$47.00
French illustrated publication...
574959
L'ILLUSTRATION, JOURNAL UNIVERSEL, Paris, France March 28, 1846 This publication is entirely in French. Content within the issue is: Histoire de la Semaine; Chronique musicale; Chemin de fer de Paris a Bordeaux; Announces; Theatres; and other content. This is complete in 16 pages with some scattered foxing, otherwise in good condition.
$26.00
French illustrated publication...
574958
L'ILLUSTRATION, JOURNAL UNIVERSEL, Paris, France March 21, 1846 This publication is entirely in French. Content within the issue is: Histoire de la Semaine; Courrier de Paris; Beaux-Arts; Le dernier bal masque de l'Opera; Gilbert Gurney; Academie des Sciences; Nadiejda; and other content. This is complete in 16 pages with some scattered foxing, otherwise in good condition.
$26.00
Forbidden to read from Exodus... A Sealed Book for Slaves...
574957
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI, London, February 7, 1857 This weekly publication features a very illustrated front page. Inside this issue is an article entitled "A Sealed Book For Slaves" in which ministers in Tennessee were strictly prohibited from reading a certain portion of the book of Exodus, pertaining to the account of the deliverance of other slaves from Egyptian bondage.&... See More
$26.00
Charles Dickens advertisement...
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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI, London, July 3, 1858 This weekly publication features a very illustrated front page. The inside page contains several advertisements including one announcing that Mr. Charles Dickens would be doing a reading at St. Martin's Hall. This is comprised of stories, news, illustrations, poetry and others. Complete in 12 pages and in good condition.
$22.00
Existed to do away with capital punishment...
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THE HANGMAN, Boston, Sept. 3, 1845 A volume one issue of a quite rare anti-capital punishment newspaper by J. N. Bang. This title existed for only one year, continuing thereafter as "The Prisoner's Friend".On the front page is: "Scotch Antipathy Towards The Hangman" and "Prison at New Bedford--Mrs. McFarlin" and "The Law of Kindness Vs. the Law of F... See More $58.00
Letter on Mexico and Texas issues...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, April 1, 1842 Page two of the issue contains a lenghty letter datelined Bastrof, March 10th, 1842 which is reporting on the conditions between the Mexicans and Texas, with the reporting of the Mexican Calvary of 800 and the Texans of 75. Other news, advertisements, some of which are illustrated, are within the issue. This is complete in four pages and is in ver... See More
$35.00
Oregon Territory...
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THE WASHINGTON UNION, City Of Washington, July 14, 1857 The inset shows a ftpg. notice concerning the government disposal of public lands in the Oregon Territory. The notice is very detailed and it is signed in type: Franklin Pierce. Has very minor wear and the subscriber's name is written in vintage ink in the blank margin above the masthead. This is complete in four pages with other news o... See More
$16.00
Chess...
574795
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 4, 1857.* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume II issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in addition to the s... See More $30.00
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "View of the Roan or Book Mountains".
The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.25 inches.
NOTED: This is showing "Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp. New York"
... See More $10.00
Character of Bonaparte...
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CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Connecticut, September 10, 1810 The front page of the issue features an article entitled "Character of BONAPARTE". The character of Bonaparte had recently been attacked and this article is "...introduced for the purpose of shewing the propriety of the epithets which he has applied to it, will be perused with interest as well as advantage." An... See More
$38.00
Secret Message of the President...
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CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Connecticut, August 13, 1810 The front page of the issue begins the reporting of secret message... "The following is given to the public as the celebrated secret message of President Jefferson, on the 6th of Dec. 1805, respecting our relations with Spain and France, concerning Louisiana. As one of the important documents of the Jeffersonian period, we have ... See More
$38.00
Runaway Negroes... Anniversary Celebration... Land Sales, signed James K Polk...
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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, July 10, 1845 Page three of this issue contains "Runaway Negroes" "A large gang of runaway negroes, from Charles county, Maryland, armed with clubs, scythes, &c., passed through the turnpike gate, two miles from this city, on the road leading to Rockville, on Tuesday morning, about one o'clock... When the armed citizens overtook the negr... See More
$45.00
The gold regions of California...
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WEEKLY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 22, 1849 The back page has 1 1/2 columns headed: "Interesting from California" which is descriptive of the geography, good discussion on how to get there, and also has much talk about the gold regions (see for portions). Eight pages, water staining and foxing throughout, otherwise fine. $58.00
Lengthy & early on the Gold Rush...
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THE SALEM GAZETTE, Dec. 22, 1848 The front pate has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "The Way To California" with subheads: "The Town of Chagres" "Its Climate" "Trade at Chagres" "River Journal" "The Accommodations for Travelers" & "Journey Across the Isthmus" providing some great reading. Also, page two has two columns of... See More
$69.00
Thomas Jefferson on Aaron Burr's trial...
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AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, Sept. 24, 1807 The front page has "Trial of Aaron Burr" for treason, which carries over to take 2 1/2 columns on page 2, with much detail. Page 3 has a bit more on "Aaron Burr" which includes a letter signed in type by: Th. Jefferson (see). The bkpg. has some nice illustrated ads. Four pages, nice condition.
$27.00
Early baseball, in a sporting publication...
573049
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 20, 1857 Inside under "Base Ball" is a very brief summary of a match between the "Light" & Heavy" weights of the Empire Base Ball Club. There is also a nice article with details about the "Brooklyn Base Ball Clubs", specifically the Charter Oak, Alert and Nassau clubs. Includes a description of the uniforms ... See More
$33.00
Sam Houston...
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NEW YORK EVENING POST, May 17, 1832 Page 2 has a somewhat lengthy article concerning the case of Sam Houston, in which he physically attacked another member of Congress because of accusations made. Included is a letter signed in type: Samuel Houston (see). Four pages, nice condition.
$29.00
Funeral for President Harrison... The new President...
573046
NEW YORK HERALD, April 8, 1841 Williams Henry Harrison was President for just a month, taking ill giving his inaugural address in inclement weather and never recovering. Page two has: "Funeral Obsequies to the Memory of Gen. Wm. H. Harrison" as well as the: "Arrival Of John Tyler at Washington" (see). Also: "The New President--His Inauguration--The Oath, etc." w... See More
$43.00
With original outer wrappers...
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THE CONNECTICUT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, Hartford, April, 1801 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. Measures 5 1/2 by 9 inches approximately with 42 pages. Some loss to the b... See More
$29.00
Gen. Jackson's Funeral... Masonic notice...
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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 27, 1845 Page three of this issue contains "Funeral Honors in Memory of Gen. Jackson" "The first Funeral Procession in honor of the memory of Ex-President Jackson took place at New York on Tuesday.We learn from the newspapers of that city that, although the day was intensively hot, the streets were thronged with a immense concourse of p... See More
$46.00
Two French papers, from the year of Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo...
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GAZETTE DE FRANCE, Paris, a pair of issues dated March 21 and 22, 1815 Two issues entirely in the French language, each featuring an intricately engraved black tax stamp in the upper right corner. Each is complete in 4 pages, measuring 8 1/2 by 13 1/4 inches, a bit irregular at the blank spine, nice condition.
$29.00
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 part... See More
$28.00
The California gold rush...
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NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 15, 1849 Page two has reports "From California" which talk about the gold situation, including: "...have been living on shore at San Francisco now two weeks & have had ample opportunity for examining the subject & I am more than ever satisfied that the disposal of the Gold Regions in the Territory of California is the best...". Include... See More
$43.00
Maine Boundary... Henry Clay... USS Constitution...
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NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 16, 1839 Within the issue is an article "Maine Boundary" which is the "Official papers on the Maine Border Subject' which is over three pages in length. This deals with the disputed territory between Maine and New Brunswick. The front page features "Mr. Clay's Speech on Abolition Petitions" in which he made a corre... See More
$32.00
Death of Daniel Webster...
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DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Oct, 25, 1852 Fully half of the front page and some of pg. 2 are taken up with: "Death Of Daniel Webster" with black mourning rules at the top. A great wealth of information on his life, and also: "The following account of incidents during the last few hours of the great departed..." (see). Four pages, two small wear holes at a fold affec... See More
$38.00
Early & lengthy on the Mormons in Nauvoo...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 3, 1841 Page 2 has an uncommonly lengthy--and early--article on the Mormons, titled: "Important from the Mormon Country--Progress of Religious Enthusiasm" which includes a lengthy letter headed "City of Nauvoo--The Temple of the Lord" which begins: "We are happy to say that this building is progressing in a manner which does honor to the cit... See More
$48.00
Early & lengthy on the Mormons in Nauvoo...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 3, 1841 Page 2 has an uncommonly lengthy--and early--article on the Mormons, titled: "Important from the Mormon Country--Progress of Religious Enthusiasm" which includes a lengthy letter headed "City of Nauvoo--The Temple of the Lord" which begins: "We are happy to say that this building is progressing in a manner which does honor to the cit... See More
$53.00
Lengthy on the Mormons...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1860 The front page has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Mormon Affairs" "Condition of Things in Utah--Opinions about Congressional Legislation--Progress of Mormon Settlements". A wealth of great reading. Eight pages, very nice condition.
$39.00
Venezuela declares its independence...
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CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Sept. 9, 1811 Most of the front page is taken up with the: "Declaration of Independence by the Province of Venezuela, in South America", which was done on July 5, 1811, with the signature (in type) of several of the officials. This was a statement adopted by a congress of Venezuelan provinces on July 5, 1811 through which Venezuelans took the decisions... See More
$34.00
Battle of Lake Erie...
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THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, September 25, 1813
* Battle of Lake Erie
* Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
* Battle of Lake Erie
* Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
An inside page has content From Lake Erie which includes a dispatch from Commodore Perry to the Secretary of the Navy (dated September 10, 1813, 4 P.M.) mentioning a signal victory against the British on Lake Erie, stating that the enemy squadron ..."have at this moment su
Early and rare from Florida...
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THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, Aug. 5, 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, three years before the Civil War.The ftpg. has 3 Acts of Congress, one of which is signed by the President: James Polk. Over two ftpg. columns are taken up with "The Votes of Mil... See More $133.00
Very early from Maine...
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JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE, (Maine), Oct. 29, 1804 Although this newspaper was published in present-day Maine, at the time it was part of Massachusetts, not joining the union until 1820 when it was part of the Missouri Compromise. This is one of the earliest "Maine" newspapers we have offered. The ftpg. has "Review of Mr. Jefferson's Administration" taking 2 columns. Various... See More
$34.00
Asheboro, North Carolina newspaper...
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SOUTHERN CITIZEN, Asheboro, North Carolina, March 17,1838 The first newspaper in all of Randolph county was this one, having begun on Dec. 31, 1836 and ending around 1844. In 34 years of dealing in rare newspapers this is the first time this title has come into our inventory.Like most newspapers of the day it carries a wide range of content, from news of the day to literary items to variou... See More $68.00
Marbury v. Madison... speech by Gouverneur Morris...
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BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, March 8, 1803 On an inside page under “Columbian Eloquence” is the “Speech Of Mr. Gouverneur Morris, In the Senate of the United States, Feb. 3, on the report of the Committee to whom was referred the Memorial of the Judges of the Courts of the United States.” Morris is considered one of the most eloquent speakers ... See More
$25.00
Presidential Candidates... 1820 Census...
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 26, 1822. Inside the issue is a report "Next President"... "Pretty work for eight dollars a day!" This article is approximately one full page and includes the names of the those put forth as candidates. The front page and another page inside the issue is reporting on "The Census". Other news of the government and of... See More
$24.00
The Mint... Frigate Constellation...
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 31, 1835. Inside the issue is a report "Operations of the Mint United States - 1834" which is signed in type: ANDREW JACKSON. This report includes the coinage count and a statement of the amount of gold produced annually from the gold region of the United States during the last decade. Also is a reporting of a letter ordering that the ... See More
$32.00
First use of Locomotive Power on Railway...
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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 in nice co... See More
$25.00
Trial of Aaron Burr
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AMERICAN CITIZEN, New York, June 23, 1807 All of page 2 & part of page 3 are taken up with reporting on the: "Trial of Aaron Burr" for treason (see for beginning & end). He would ultimately be acquitted by the Supreme Court. An incredible amount of text on this intriguing case. Four pages, nice condition, untrimmed margins.
$28.00
South Carolina leaves the Union : the Civil War about to begin...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 26, 1860 Among the ftpg. column heads are: "Proceedings of the Charleston Convention" "The Address of South Carolina to the Slaveholding States" "South Carolina's "Declaration of Independence" "Address of the Mississippi Commissioner to the George Assembly". Related text carries over to take almost all of page 2 & muc... See More
$57.00
Very early from Texas...
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STATE GAZETTE, "Seat of Government" Austin, Texas, Oct. 25, 1856 We rarely are able to offer newspapers from Texas from before the Civil War. This is one.This issue has much on politics, with pages 2 and 3 including: "The State Elections" "Speech of Hon. John C. Breckinridge at Tippecanoe, Ind." "Squatter Sovereignty" "Democracy Triumphant"... See More $80.00
Prelude to the Civil War... Jewish rabbi comments on the war...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1861 Most of the front page is taken up reporting events that would lead to the outbreak of the Civil War, just a few months away, with first column headlines including: "The National Troubles" "Discussion in Congress to be Discouraged" "Spread of the Rebellion at the South" "Seizure of the Government Arsenal at Mobile" &... See More
$154.00
Proclamation for Fasting and Prayer...
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NEW_ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Massachusetts, dated February 21, 1804. The front page has a Proclamation for a "Day of Public Fasting and Prayer", signed in block type, Caleb Strong (Governor of Mass). Other news of the day and period advertising are also present. IComplete in 4 pages and in good condition (See images for details on condition and additional content).... See More
$55.00
Jefferson/Calender...
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THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, November 2, 1802 * Jefferson/Calender...
Pages 346 and 347 have considerable Thomas Jefferson vs. James Callender content (see images).
This issue is complete in 8 pages & measures 9 by 10 1/2 inches. Minor foxing; quite nice. $48.00
Proclamation for Thanksiiving to Almighty God...
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NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, New Hampshire, dated October 15, 1816 Page 3 has a nice Proclamation from the Governor of New Hampshire, William Plumer, for a day of Thanksgiving, signed, "William Plumer". The issue also contains much news of the day and period advertsing. Some of the reports include: "Massacre in Ireland", "The Next President"... See More
$60.00
A Revoltutionary Patriot...
The death of Dr. William Hale...
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., October 19, 1854 * Death of Dr. William Hale
Page 3 has a brief report, "Death of a Revolutionary War Patriot", which states in part, "One of the few remaining participants in the American Revolution closed his career last week...". The article goes on to mention that at as a medical student, at the age of 15, he join... See More $75.00
Pioneers crossing the plains...
572663
Exact date and title unknown, circa 1869 (print only) This print is entitled "Emigrants Crossing the Plains". This measures approximately 10.75 x 7.5 inches, does have a bit of lite staining in the margin area, otherwise is in good condition.
$12.00
Politicians print...
572661
SARTAIN'S MAGAZINE, date unknown (print only) This print from the issue is entitled "The Ale House Politicians" and is from the original by Wilkie. This measures approximately 9.5 x 6 inches, does have a bit of dampstaining at the one edge, otherwise is in good condition.
$12.00
Ten issues from pre-Civil War Washington, D.C...
572646
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, a lot of ten issues from June, July and August, 1845. Each is complete in four pages with a wealth of political reporting, over half of them have runaway reward or "Negroes Wanted" ads, with a nice wealth of news of the day, not surprising given this being the capital of the United States. Some scattered foxing, nice condition.
$29.00
Rare printing of the Constitution on the 4th of July...
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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 4, 1845 We occasionally find that the 4th of July is an occasion for newspapers to reprint the Declaration of Independence, but almost never do we see issues reprint the complete Constitution of the United States, with the amendments as well (twelve at this time). Over half of page 2 is taken up with this, including the Preamble which begi... See More
$56.00