Much on the trial & verdict of John Brown... Map of the Arctic...
Item #652392
November 1, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 1, 1859
* Trial of John Brown
* Harper's Ferry insurrection
Over half of the front page is taken up with a large: "Map Of The Polar Seas, With the Leading Points of Interest in Arctic Exploration" which shows from Labrador to the North Pole and west to the "Behring Strait". The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with the: "History of Ar... See More
Harrison - Tyler election ticket 1840...
Item #652382
August 26, 1840
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (L. I.), N.Y., August 26, 1840
* William Henry Harrison & John Tyler election endorsement notice
* Sag Harbor Long Island New York
The photo shows the page 3 endorsement for the Harrison-Tyler ticket. Includes a list of the Electors Of President and Vice President plus, For Governor, William H. Seward and Luther Bradish for Lieut. Governor.
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* William Henry Harrison & John Tyler election endorsement notice
* Sag Harbor Long Island New York
The photo shows the page 3 endorsement for the Harrison-Tyler ticket. Includes a list of the Electors Of President and Vice President plus, For Governor, William H. Seward and Luther Bradish for Lieut. Governor.
Mormon troubles in Utah...
Item #652374
June 4, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1858
* Mormons - Utah War
* African slave trade
The top of the front page has a column headed: "Important From Utah" "Governor Cumming Expelled from Salt Lake City" "The Mormons Determined To Resist" "Dispatches from Governor Cumming to the State Department--The Troops at Camp Scott Living on Mule Meat, etc." A bi
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* Mormons - Utah War
* African slave trade
The top of the front page has a column headed: "Important From Utah" "Governor Cumming Expelled from Salt Lake City" "The Mormons Determined To Resist" "Dispatches from Governor Cumming to the State Department--The Troops at Camp Scott Living on Mule Meat, etc." A bi
"Bardic Symbols" -by Walt Whitman - his 1st apperance in The Atlantic Monthly
Item #652373
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, April, 1860* Walt Whitman's "Bardic Symbols" - 1st appearance
* also Whitman's 1st appearance in The Atlantic Monthly
* 2 lines deleted by the publisher
Pages 445-447 have Walt Whitman's, "Bardic Symbols," which is both the poem's 1st appearance and Whitman's 1st contribution to The Atlantic Monthly. According to the Walt Whitm... See More
Lord Byron... "Fare Thee Well"...
Item #652336
August 3, 1816
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, Aug. 3, 1816
* Lord Byron... "Fare Thee Well"
* Original printing from year of publication
In 1815 Lord Byron married Annabella Milbanke, and fathered a child with her. A year later they were divorced, but before their marriage needed, he wrote "Fare Thee Well" as what he described as both his first and last prose for her benefit. Th... See More
The slavery troubles and movements of Southern states towards independence...
Item #652253
December 9, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 9, 1859 The ftpg. includes: "Congress--Both Houses Engrossed With the Slavery Agitation" "Messrs. Davis, of Mississippi, and Corwin & Cox, of Ohio, in the House" with this text taking half of the page.
Some related slavery issues discussed on inside pages including: "An Abolitionist Betrayed by Slaves" "Southern Movements - P... See More
Newspaper appearance of a Walt Whitman poem...
Item #652163
March 22, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 22, 1850
* Walt Whitman - American poet
* 2nd Appearance of "Resurgemus"
A very notable issue for any literary collector as the front page contains at the head of the first column the second newspaper appearance of Walt Whitman's poem "Resurgemus" signed by him in type at its conclusion: Walter Whitman. The very first appearance was on... See More
Great item on Dickinson College in Carlisle...
Item #652144
January 28, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, January 28, 1803
* Very early Dickinson College
* Advertisement for admission
The back page has a terrific & quite detailed notice headed: "DICKINSON COLLEGE" which details the stringent requirements of the students, and that: "...trustees & professors are equally solicitous that the seminary should be placed on a resp... See More
Great account of the route to California...Karl Marx signed article...
Item #652032
August 4, 1854
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 4, 1854 Page 6 has a very nice travelogue type report headed: "The Way To California". It is datelined from San Francisco but talks about the route there, both across Panama and Nicaragua and the best route for getting to California (see).
Beginning on the last column of page 2 and finishing on page 3 is: "The Present State of Europe," which is a... See More
Obituary of Paul Cuffee...
Item #652012
September 17, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Sept. 17, 1817 The back page contains the detailed obituary of Paul Cuffee, which states in part: "He was a descendant of Africa [African Ashanti]: But combated and overcame by the native strength of mind, and a steady adherence to principles which would have done honor to any white man, the prejudices with which the ill-starred inhabitants of the Land of his Fathers... See More
William Walker and Nicaragua...
Item #652011
September 19, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 19, 1860
* William Walker (filibuster)
* Nicaragua expedition
This concerns the capture & execution of William Walker. Walker was an American who appointed himself President of Nicaragua and attempted to establish it as a slave-holding empire in the Latin America. His controversial career ended with him being captured and executed.
Front page heads: &qu... See More
Two great slavery articles... Charles Nalle rescued by Harriet Tubman...
Item #652009
April 28, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1860
* Fugitive slave Charles Nalle
* Rescued by Harriet Tubman
* Slaves - slavery
The top of page 5 has: "Exciting Fugitive Case In Troy - Arrest of a Virginia Runaway - His Release and Escape Through the Efforts of a Mob". This is the case of fugitive slave Charles Nalle.
Note: Although she is not mentioned by name, Charles was rescued by Harrie... See More
The controversial Kansas-Nebraska Bill... Slave case of Anthony Burns...
Item #652008
June 1, 1854
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1854
* Anthony Burns "slave preacher" case
* Kansas-Nebraska Act - slavery
pages 2 and 4 have a great deal of reporting on the discussion is Congress concerning the Kansas-Nebraska Act. It was signed into law on May 30, 1854, the day prior to this issue.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was an 1854 bill that mandated “popular soverei... See More
Concerning the Amistad...
Item #652003
March 20, 1847
WESTERN LITERARY MESSENGER, Buffalo, March 20, 1847 Near the back is an article headed: "The Amistad" which begins: "...before the adjournment of Congress...appropriating $50,000 for the settlement of the pretended claims of Rinez and Montez, growing out of the capture and freeing of Negroes on board the Spanish schooner Amisted (sic)...". Mention of John Quincy Adams spe... See More
Inauguration & inaugural ceremonies of President Buchanan, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #651997
March 5, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1857
* President James Buchanan
* Inauguration - inaugural address
* Best title to be had (rare as such)
A terrific issue in which to find the inauguration and inaugural address of President James Buchanan. Almost the entirety of the first two columns on page 3 are taken up with the: "Inaugural Address". If is preface... See More
The death of Queen Charlotte of England...
Item #651994
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1818* The death of Queen Charlotte of England
* 1st black royal (?)
The first 3 pages report on the death of the beloved Queen Charlotte of England. Considerable details regarding her life and lineage are provided. The pages are black-bordered with mourning rules. See images for details.
Reports from throughout the world are found... See More
Uncommonly lengthy report from the Mormons in Utah... Interview with Brigham Young...
Item #651945
July 30, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, July 30, 1858
* Lengthy reports on the Mormons
* Brigham Young interview
Quite unusual in that the entire front page is take up with news from the Mormons in Utah, with the top of the first column heads: "VERY LATE FROM UTAH" "Highly Interesting Accounts of the Mormons" "Interview With Brigham Young" "Curious
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* Lengthy reports on the Mormons
* Brigham Young interview
Quite unusual in that the entire front page is take up with news from the Mormons in Utah, with the top of the first column heads: "VERY LATE FROM UTAH" "Highly Interesting Accounts of the Mormons" "Interview With Brigham Young" "Curious
John Adams' state-of-the-union address...
Item #651939
December 1, 1800
BOSTON GAZETTE , Dec. 1, 1800
* President John Adams
* State of the Union Address
Page 2 begins with the: "Speech" delivered by the President, being his state-of-the-union address to Congress, signed in type: John Adams. This address takes nearly 1 1/2 columns.
Four pages, foxing, damp staining to the top portion.... See More
Lengthy reporting from the Mormons in Utah...
Item #651889
August 15, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 15, 1858
* Post Utah War - Mormons
Over one-third of page 2 is taken up with: "The News From Utah" with subheads: "Mormon Report of the Conference with the Commissioners--The Mormons Strong on their Destiny--Letter from a Disciple Not Over-satisfied with their Gentile Visitors--The Elements of Discord Rife--General News, etc."
Eight pages, so... See More
Van Buren's inauguration & inaugural address... Jackson's farewell...
Item #651860
March 11, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 11, 1837 Page 2 begins with: "The Inauguration" which has details of the inaugural ceremonies for Martin Van Buren. This is followed by the: "Address" being his inaugural address, taking over a full page. This is followed by parting respects to Andrew Jackson, including: "Farewell Address of Andrew Jackson to the People of... See More
General Samuel Houston... Trail of Tears...
Item #651857
May 16, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829 Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending with: "...They relate to domestic misfortunes. He has not only resigned the governor's chair of Tennessee--but abandoned the state, and for ever!" (see). Of course in a f... See More
Biography of Daniel Boone...
Item #651856
March 13, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 13, 1813 Being from the midst of the War of 1812 it is not surprise that much of the content within these pages related to the war, with some nice battle (land and naval) reports.
But the key content in this issue is found in the "Supplementary" issue which accompanies it, containing on pages 1 thru 4 an: "Interesting Biography" &quo... See More
Praise for Colonel Davy Crockett...
Item #651854
September 7, 1833
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1833 An inside page has an article with small heading: "Col. Crockett" which begins: "A great deal has been said in the newspapers concerning col. Crockett, who has been again elected a member of congress from Tennessee. It was the misfortune of the colonel to have received no school education in his youth, and since to have ha... See More
The American naval establishment...
Item #651847
May 31, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 31, 1817 The front page has: "A Naval Establishment" which also takes most of page 2. Also inside are: "The Southern Indians" and much more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, nice condition.
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As... See More
Working towards the Maryland Jew Bill...
Item #651844
January 16, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 16, 1819 Under: "Rights of Conscience" is a report which ultimately led to the historic Maryland Jew Bill. Bits include: "...from...delegates of the state of Maryland appointed to consider the justice & expediency of extending to persons professing the Jewish religion, the same privileges that are enjoyed by Christians. This repo... See More
Last state-of-the-union address before the Civil War...
Item #651815
December 5, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 5, 1860
* President James Buchanan
* State of the Union Address
* Much on tensions in the South
All of page 4 & a portion of pg. 5 are taken up with the: "President's Message" signed in type by: James Buchanan. This was his annual state-of-the-union address, the last before the outbreak of the Civil War. Given the period, there is much c... See More
Mexican War...
Item #651729
March 27, 1847
WESTERN LITERARY MESSENGER, Buffalo, New York, March 27, 1847 Although primarily a literary publication, there are some news items at the back including "From the Army"; "Disastrous War Noes"; "From Santa Fe"; "The Case of Freeman" and more.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 6 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, scattered foxing throughout, but otherwise in nice... See More
City of Boston...
Item #651727
March 22, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 22, 1856 The front page features an illustration of "Hon. Edward Everett." Inside the issue is several illustrations on the "Shot Tower at Baltimore"; a double-page illustration "Bird's Eve View of the City of Boston"; "Sir Allan Napier McNab" and "Hudson River Institute, Claverack, New York... See More
View of Boston Harbor... fire department... railroads...
Item #651726
January 24, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, January 24, 1857 The front page of this issue contains the "Wreck of the Arcadia on Sable Island - British Humane Society's Medal" and contains a half-page illustration of the wreck and a small illustration of the medal. Within in the issue is"View of Gaeta, Italy"; a nice double-page centerfold "View in Boston Harbo... See More
Publication with farming details...
Item #651718
April 7, 1820
AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, Maryland, April 7, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.
See photos for more details.
Complete in sixteen pages, measures approximately 11 x 9 inches and is in nice condition.
Stagecoach advertisements....
Item #651615
April 15, 1828
AMERICAN TRAVELLER, Boston, April 15, 1828
* Early American stagecoaches
The back page has two illustrated advertisements for stagecoaches. (see)
News of the day with other ads as well. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
John Brown's insurrection at Harper's Ferry...
Item #651594
October 23, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 23, 1859 The front page has: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Arrest of One of the Insurgents" which begins: "A man supposed to be Captain Cook was arrested here..." with this article followed by many more concerning John Brown's work at Harper's Ferry, including: "Gov. Wise's Speech on the Insurrection" "Arms T... See More
Harper's Ferry details... A plan for the abolition of slavery...
Item #651593
October 22, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 22, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
The top of the front page has: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "More Views & Opinions of Old Brown--The Preliminary Legal Proceedings--Hot Pursuit of Bill Cook--Old Brown's History of Himself." Also included on the front page is: "Key... See More
Upholding Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #651533
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, October 8, 1862 Contains Major-General George McClellan's General Order No. 163 which instructed the officers and troops of the Army of the Potomac to uphold and adhere to President Lincoln's recently delivered Emancipation Proclamation. The order ends with, "In carrying out all measures of public policy this army will, of course, be guided by the sames o... See More
Illustration of a "serpent" musical instrument...
Item #651531
November 22, 1838
BOSTON MORNING POST, November 22, 1838
* Serpent (Instrument) advertisement
The back page has a large number of illustrated advertisements, but perhaps the most intriguing is one which shows a serpent instrument as part of an ad promoting the wares of "Henry Prentiss", the text of which lists the many other musical instruments he offers for sale (see).
Other illustrated ads ... See More
Slave insurrection, Yellow Fever epidemic, treaty with France...
Item #651505
November 1, 1800
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1800 Near the back is news headed: "America" which reports on the Yellow Fever epidemic noting: "America, too, is at once a prey to a malignant fever & a most extensive & alarming insurrection among the Negroes, incited, as is said, by French emissaries 7 urged to slaughter every white person (except French) that falls within... See More
Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America...
Item #651434
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1790 * Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice, attached fold-out map: "A Map showing the communication of the Lakes and the Rivers between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America." The map shows the extreme western parts of Lake Superior and "Huds... See More
Eighteen issues of the Boston Gazette dated 1806...
Item #651421
January 16, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, a lot of 18 issues all dated in the year 1806 and all in "2nd rate" condition due primarily to archival repairs at the margins, folds, and some across text. No missing portions.
Bilingual newspaper in French and Dutch...
Item #651409
August 18, 1813
FEUILLE D'AFFICHES, ANNONCES ET AVIS DIVERS DE GRONINGUE, Groningen, The Netherlands Aug 18, 1813
* Rare bilingual publication
* French & Dutch language
A fascinating bilingual newspaper, the left column in French, and the right column with the same content in Dutch. The title translates to: "Leaflet, Announcements & Miscellaneous Notices from Groningen". This is... See More
The problem with impressment...
Item #651402
January 29, 1811
THE BALTIMORE WHIG, Maryland, Jan. 29, 1811 Page 2 has a nice letter: "Impressment" which begins: "Is there any other nation on the earth that would endure such repeated outrages of this sort as we have borne?...". Impressment would be one of the reasons for the coming War of 1812.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Napoleon retreats to Paris: soon to be exiled to Elba...
Item #651379
January 19, 1814
DAILY FEDERAL REPUBLICAN, Georgetown, Jan. 19, 1814 Page 3 begins with: "Important - Bonaparte Returned To Paris" which reports on his latest saga in "War of the Sixth Coalition" which would ultimately lead to his defeat and exile to the island of Elba.
Ftpg. is filled with ads including the "Negroes Wanted" ad shown in the photo.
Four pages, very ... See More
19th century newspaper from Cuba...
Item #651366
April 24, 1844
DIARIO DE LA HABANA, Havana, Cuba, April 24, 1844 Titles translates to: "Newspaper of Havana". I believe this to be the first newspaper we've offered from Cuba. Totally in Spanish.
Four pages, good condition.
Much news from the Mexican War...
Item #651365
September 1, 1847
THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD, Raleigh, Sept. 1, 1847
* Rare antebellum title
Among the articles: "A Coon Hunt in a Feney Country" "Later From Vera Cruz" which is the heading for two columns of reports on the Mexican War. Also: "More Important News from Mexico" "New Call for Troops" "Attack Upon the Train" "Gen. Taylor's Last Le... See More
Pre-Civil War Kentucky newspaper...
Item #651362
July 1, 1845
THE FRANKFORT COMMONWEALTH, Kentucky, July 1, 1845
* Rare antebellum title
Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the President of Texas, Anson Jones, by which he does: "...proclaim a cessation of hostilities by land and by sea against the Republic of Mexico, or against the citizens & trade thereof..." with much more detail. The bkpg. has a: "$1,000 Reward" ... See More
Item #651359
October 14, 1816
DAGBLAD DER PROVINCIE NOORD-BRABAND, October 14, 1817 Translates to: "The Newspaper of the Province of North Brabant". At the time this was in The Netherlands but by 1831 it would become par of Belgium. Totally in the Dutch language with two black ink tax stamps in the masthead.
Four pages, bit of ftpg. foxing & dirtiness, never bound nor trimmed, 8 3/4 by 14 inches, good cond... See More
A graphic issue on the coming election...
Item #651358
October 29, 1816
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, Oct. 29, 1816 A graphic issue given the upcoming election just a few days away with uncommonly large type and two engraved devices on the front page. More political reporting inside.
Four pages, good condition.
Death of the Pennsylvania governor...
Item #651355
July 25, 1848
THE LANCASTER INTELLIGENCER, Pennsylvania, July 25, 1848 All columns on all 4 pages are black-bordered for the death of the governor, Francis R. Shunk. As might be imagined page 2 has much on his death.
Four pages, a piece from near the spine affects text but fortunately nothing concerning the Shunk reports, otherwise good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Item #651354
April 15, 1848
DER HESSISCHE VOLKSFREUND, Warburg, Germany, April 15, 1848 Title translates to "The Hessian Friend of the People". Four pages, totally in the German language, 8 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, good condition.
Taking a new route to the California gold fields...
Item #651346
January 6, 1849
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 6, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page 2 has: "California Items" which mentions a group of 20 soon to head there: "...mostly young men of spirit & enterprise...have adopted rules prohibiting gambling, drinking, the use of cards...". Also reports of other groups planning to head there, one taking a new rout... See More
Potential gold miners beware...
Item #651345
January 4, 1849
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 4, 1849
* California gold rush
* Warning to 49ers
Page 2 has: "California" which warns those thinking of heading to the gold fields to be very careful: "...large number of persons making preparations to proceed to El Dorado...will be obliged to undergo much suffering before reaching their wished-for haven & many will perhaps die on the pa... See More
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