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696459

Wilberforce... The Capitol building in Washington...

Item #696459

October 29, 1859

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 29, 1859 



* William Wilberforce & the African slave trade

* United States Capitol under construction



Most of the front page is taken up with a nice print captioned: "Portrait of Wilberforce..." with an article on him on page 2. Wilberforce was a British politician & leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade.

Within ... See More  

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696378

Baseball...

Item #696378

August 13, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 13, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 7 has nearly two columns headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on specific games as well as general information on the sport of baseball.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

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696377

The inauguration of historic Monmouth Park Racetrack...

Item #696377

August 06, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 6, 1870  



* Monmouth Park Racetrack opening

* Thoroughbred horse racing

* Oceanport, New Jersey




It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Although most of page 2 is taken up with a wealth of fine baseball game reports, including many box scores, perhaps the most notable content is on p... See More  

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696376

Baseball...

Item #696376

July 30, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 30, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 4 has over a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

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696375

Baseball and cricket...

Item #696375

July 16, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 16, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 6 has over a full column headed: "Base Ball & Cricket Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

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696374

Baseball...

Item #696374

July 09, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 9, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Pages 3 and 4 have 1 1/2 columns headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

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696361

First British touring cricket team... Much on baseball...

Item #696361

October 08, 1859

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 8, 1859  



* English cricket team in North American tour



It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Page 4 and 5 have considerable coverage of the historic: "Great International Cricket Matches!" involving the team from England. This was the first-ever overs... See More  

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696359

Perfect pair of issues: prints of John Heenan and Tom Sayers...

Item #696359

February 18, 1860

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, A consecutive pair of issues for Feb. 18 and 25, 1860  



* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers

* First World boxing championship match




It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

With the world title boxing match scheduled in less than two months, the front page of each issue fe... See More  

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696357

Much text on the baseball game...

Item #696357

September 17, 1859

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 17, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Inside has considerable text under: "BASE BALL" "Atlantic vs. Eckford" with the box score as well. Also reports and box scores for 3 other baseball games. Cricket reports as well.

Sixteen pages, 11 ... See More  

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696356

Much text on the baseball game...

Item #696356

September 24, 1859

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 24, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Inside has considerable text under: "BASE BALL" "New York vs. Brooklyn", teams being the Excelsior and the Empire. Box score included as well, in addition to some text and box scores on 3 other baseb... See More  

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696355

Much on the International Cricket Match... Baseball as well...

Item #696355

October 22, 1859

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 22, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

All of pages 1 and 2 have columns black-bordered for the recent death of: "David C. Broderick", a politician of some note at the time.

Inside has much reporting on: "Cricket" "The International ... See More  

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696279

Two letters signed by President Thomas Jefferson...

Item #696279

August 12, 1807

THE NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, Aug. 12, 1807 



* President Thomas Jefferson letters



The top of page 2 has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

And beginning on pg. 2 & ending on page 3 is a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type... See More  

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695924

Uncle Tom's Cabin: the serialization before it became a book... Sara Jane Lippincott praises Stowe...

Item #695924

October 02, 1851

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1851  The front page of this anti-slavery newspaper is very significant, as it contains chapter 17 of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin: Or, Life Among the Lowly. by Mrs. H. B. Stowe" taking nearly 6 columns & concluding on page 2.

This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin".... See More  

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695907

Finding a location for the Smithsonian Institution... The Mexican War...

Item #695907

February 17, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1847 



* Smithsonian Institution

* Finding a location for

* From Washington D.C.




The top of the ftpg. has an interesting article: "Smithsonian Institution" which deals with finding an appropriate place to build it. One thought mentioned is on the Mall near the Capitol.

The back page has most of a column taken up with: ... See More  

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695906

On the flag of the United States...

Item #695906

May 01, 1818

NEW YORK SPECTATOR, May 1, 1818 



* United States Flag revision



The back page has over 2 columns taken up with a very lengthy list of Acts of Congress which were recently passed. Included very inconspicuously within the list is: "To establish the flag of the United States--House, April 4, 1818." (text of the Act not included)

This was the historic Act which formalized how the ... See More  

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695904

Sinking of the ship Royal George...

Item #695904

April 07, 1849

SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 7, 1849  The front page has a print of: "The Sinking of the Royal George" with the details of the 1782 sinking. The Royal George saw action in the Revolutionary War.

Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with minor fold & margin wear. Generally good. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

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695841

Very ornate masthead... Harvard University...

Item #695841

April 30, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, April 30, 1859  This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.

Among the prints are: "Chalk-Sunday in the County of Kilkenny, Ireland"; an early view of: "Harvard University Cambridge, Mass." "The Ship 'Bleroie Castle' i... See More  

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695739

A new baseball club in Franklin, Massachusetts...

Item #695739

July 10, 1858

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 10, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

The back page has a brief item: "Base Ball Club in Franklin, Mass." which notes: "The base ball players of Franklin have organized themselves into a Club, called the 'Undcas Base Ball Club', of which the follo... See More  

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695737

A new baseball club in Newtown, Long Island...

Item #695737

October 16, 1858

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 16, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Page 6 has a brief item: "New Base Ball Club" which notes: "The Newtown (Long Island) Base Ball Club was organized Sept. 30th with the following officers..." with the details.

Twelve pages, 12 3/4 by 18 inches, ... See More  

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695721

Much on Tom Sayers and the boxing championship...

Item #695721

January 07, 1860

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 7, 1860  



* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers (pre-fight)

* First World boxing championship match




It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Inside has more than a page taken up with: "Life And Battles Of Tom Sayers--Sixth Fight of Tom Sayers".

This article w... See More  

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695716

Pre-Civil War baseball, in a sporting newspaper...

Item #695716

April 25, 1857

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 25, 1857  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

The bottom of page 6 has a small report headed: "Base Ball" noting in part: "A meeting of the Atlantic Base Ball Club of the city of Brooklyn was held...the following officers were unanimously elected fo... See More  

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695715

Pre-Civil War baseball, in a sporting newspaper...

Item #695715

June 27, 1857

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 27, 1857  



* Very early pre-Civil War baseball



It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Page 6 has a report headed: "Cricket And Base Ball" which begins with reports on cricket matches, then reports on: "Base Ball" noting some details of two ga... See More  

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695711

Much reporting on cricket matches from before the Civil War...

Item #695711

October 10, 1857

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 10, 1857  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Almost half of page 7 is taken up with: "Cricketer's Chronicle" which reports on four cricket matches, with the "box score" for each. Considerable coverage on this sport from before the Civil War... See More  

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695622

The fall of Richmond... Very graphic...

Item #695622

April 04, 1865

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, April 4, 1865  



* The fall of Richmond, the Confederate capital

* Terrific heraldic eagle & map for display




See the photos for this terrific and extremely graphic issue reporting the capture of Richmond, which essentially meant the end of the Confederacy. Lee would surrender to Grant at Appomattox just 5 days later.

The first column heads read: "VIR
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695507

Early from Rock Island, Illinois...

Item #695507

June 06, 1855

THE ROCK ISLANDER, Illinois, June 6, 1855  



* Very rare publication

* Short-lived title




A quite rare title that existed only from 1854 to 1857. This is the volume 1, number 36 issue, and is the only issue of title we have found in our 47 years.

Gregory notes only one American institution has issues of this title, however the American Antiquarian Society has some issues as well.

Large... See More  

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695506

Reports from the Mexican War...

Item #695506

October 28, 1848

BURRITT'S CHRISTIAN CITIZEN, Worcester, Mass., April 24, 1847  The masthead features a pastoral engraving, showing a lion sleeping with a lamb.

Although much of the content is religious there are other items as well including reports from the Mexican War: "Another Battle In Mexico" "Gen. Taylor and the Presidency" "Equal Suffrage & the Religious Press" &... See More  

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695503

Scarce & short-lived "campaign edition"...

Item #695503

August 19, 1856

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 19, 1856  



* Rare campaign edition

* John C. Fremont




This is the "Campaign Edition" as printed at the top of the first column on the front page, supporting John Fremont for President as evidenced by the last column advertisement.

 As might be expected of a campaign newspaper there is much political content but there are other news item... See More  

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695472

Short-lived campaign newspaper supporting Martin Van Buren for President...

Item #695472

October 03, 1840

THE MAGICIAN, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3, 1840 



* Very rare publication

* Martin Van Buren




A quite scarce campaign newspaper which existed for the sole purpose of promoting Martin Van Buren for President.

The newspaper lasted but 18 issues (plus a "Extra" edition) from June 27 - Oct. 26, 1840. Not surprisingly the content is almost entirely political.

Four pages, neve... See More  

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695469

Existed for less than three years...

Item #695469

November 06, 1830

THE ESSAYIST, Boston and Portland, Nov. 6, 1830  This title only existed from Nov., 1829 until 1831, hence it's scarcity and why we've never offered this title before.

Mostly literary content as would be expected by the title.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, 10 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches, water staining, light wear at folds & margins, an archival mend at the inside spine, otherwi... See More  

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695465

Early from Alexandria, Virginia...

Item #695465

November 07, 1821

THE ALEXANDRIA HERALD, Virginia, Nov. 7, 1821  It would appear this is the very first of this title--pre-Civil War--that we have offered. 

Page 2 includes: "Pirates Taken" and: "Steam-Boat Case" which involves Robert Fulton and who has the right to operate on the Hudson River.

The back page includes 3 illustrated runaway slave and indentured servant ads each with co... See More  

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695462

First of this title we have encountered...

Item #695462

January 19, 1831

SUNDAY SCHOOL JOURNAL, & ADVOCATE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1831  This is the volume 1, number 3 issue, and the very first of this title we have offered, coming from the private collection.

As the title would suggest, the content is mostly religious.

Four pages, moderate wear at margins, generally nice condition.

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695405

Only 26 issues were published, and this was the last...

Item #695405

December 28, 1850

SPIRITUAL PHILOSOPHER, Boston, Dec. 28, 1850  As the title would suggest, this issue is filled with various articles on spiritualism. This is the volume 1, number 25-26 issue and the very last published, quite rare as such.

But this is a damaged issue, with the condition rather poor and lacking two internal leaves. Offered as a "type" issue of a title we have not encountered again ... See More  

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695246

Great news from the Mexican War... Four slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...

Item #695246

August 12, 1847

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 12, 1847  In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Page 2 has a great wealth of reporting from the Mexican War, including historic reports on General Scott having come to the gates of Mexico City, one of th
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695245

Two slave reward ads from this leading slave import city...

Item #695245

December 31, 1847

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Dec. 31, 1847  In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Page 3 has two reward ads for runaway slaves, particulars are shown in the photos.

Four pages, archival strengthening across the central fold on pages 2
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695244

The Mexican War... Three slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...

Item #695244

December 30, 1847

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Dec. 30, 1847  In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Page 2 has some lengthy reporting on the Mexican War headed: "From the Rio Grande".

Page 3 has three slave-related ads, one headed: "For S
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695243

Three slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...

Item #695243

August 10, 1847

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 10, 1847



* Rare antebellum publication



 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Page 3 has three slave-related ads, two are reward ads for runaways, and the other is headed: "For Sale--Land, Neg
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695242

The Mexican War... A slave-related ad from this leading slave import city...

Item #695242

August 21, 1847

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 21, 1847  In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Page 2 has reports from the Mexican War headed: "From Monterrey" and: "Further Mexican Accounts".

Page 3 has an ad headed: "For
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695241

Two slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...

Item #695241

August 03, 1847

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 3, 1847  In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Page 2 has reports from the Mexican War headed: "From The Brazos".

Page 3 has three slave-related ads, each having various particulars. One is a
... See More  

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695240

The Mormons... Three slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...

Item #695240

August 02, 1847

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 2, 1847  In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Page 2 has a brief article: "The Rumored Mormon Rebellion" noting in part: "...The rumor...that the Mormons in California had mutinied, etc.,
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695078

Anger over the Trail of Tears...... Franklin quote...

Item #695078

August 01, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829  The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.

Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More  

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695064

First of this title we have offered...

Item #695064

January 02, 1846

WHITE MOUNTAIN TORRENT, Concord, New Hampshire, Jan. 2, 1846  



* Very rare publication (1st offered)

* 15 years prior to the Civil War




This title existed for a bit over 3 years and this is the first issue we have offered in our 47 years, this coming from the private collection. Various news items and advertisements.

Four pages, various foxing, mostly to the top half, mild fold wear, g... See More  

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695062

This title existed for just 15 months...

Item #695062

January 15, 1825

GRAFTON JOURNAL, Plymouth, New Hampshire, January 15, 1825  



* Very rare publication

* 36 yrs. prior to Civil War




A quite rare title as it existed for only 15 months. this is the volume 1, number 3 issue and is from the private collection.

The front page has five Acts from the New Hampshire legislature.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, very nice condition.... See More  

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695061

Pennsylvania governor's message...

Item #695061

December 09, 1828

NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Dec. 9, 1828  Over half of the front page and most of page 2 are taken up with the: "Governor's Message" of Pennsylvania. Other political news and typical news of the day.

Four pages, some foxing or light staining, good condition.

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695060

First of this title we have offered...

Item #695060

April 05, 1848

THE OASIS, Nashua and Nashville, New Hampshire, April 5, 1848



* Rare Hillsborough County publication



 This elusive title existed from 1843 thru 1851, this being a volume 6 issue. This appears to be the first issue we have offered in our 47 years. A very ornate masthead featuring a heraldic eagle.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, staining, some wear at margins and folds, foxing and ... See More  

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695059

From the nation's capital...

Item #695059

April 21, 1828

DAILY NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, D.C., April 21, 1828  Nor surprisingly there is much political reporting, with page 2 taken up with reports from the: "House of Representatives" and: "Debates on the Tariff".  

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.

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695056

Lasted for less than a year...

Item #695056

October 14, 1828

THE DOVER ENQUIRER New Hampshire, Oct. 14, 1828  



* Very rare, short lived publication



From information available it appears this newspaper existed under this title for less than one year. This is the volume 1, number 34 issue.

The first column has notices supporting John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson for President, and Richard Bush & John C. Calhoun for Vice President.

Four pa... See More  

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695054

Pre-Civil War Masonic newspaper from Louisville...

Item #695054

October 15, 1854

AMERICAN FREEMASON, Louisville, Oct. 15, 5854  



* Very rare publication

* Masons - Masonic




The Masonic calendar is used for the date. The "regular" date would be 1854. A very ornate & decorative masthead with much of the content being Masonic in nature.

Eight pages, 10 3/4 by 16 inches, nice condition. A rare title, particularly from Louisville, and only the second such... See More  

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$155.00
695039

Longest running American satire magazine of the period...

Item #695039

May 01, 1855

YANKE NOTIONS, New York, May, (1855)  This is a comic monthly magazine, still with the original wrappers. The year is not printed, but research using the month, issue number, and volume number determines it is 1855.

Started in 1852, Yankee Notions was the longest-running American satire magazine of the Civil War period.  It lasted until 1875. It was edited and published by Thomas Str
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695037

Governor calls for a day of thanksgiving and prayer...

Item #695037

November 03, 1824

NORWICH COURIER, Connecticut, Nov. 3, 1824  Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the governor for a : "...day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer..." signed: Oliver Wolcott.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, damp staining, some dirtiness, a small inked notation in the upper left.

Item from Catalog 339 (released for February, 2024)

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695035

Liberation of Peru... Death of a Revolutionary War hero...

Item #695035

March 01, 1825

FRANKLIN HERALD & PUBLIC ADVERTISER, Greenfield, Massachusetts, March 1, 1825  Although not a rare title--this issue is volume 33--this is the first of this title we have offered, having come from the private collection.

Page 3 has: "Liberation Of Peru---Decisive Triumph" with the report taking over half a column. Page 3 also has a brief, black-bordered report: "Another Re... See More  

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