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
Missouri to join the Union...
Item #651851
July 7, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 7, 1821 An inside page has a nice article on the formal admission of Missouri to the union, prefaced with a document to the governor of Missouri signed by: John Quincy Adams, then Secretary of State, which notes: "...the honor of transmitting to your excellency an authenticated copy of the resolution of congress for admitting the sta... 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
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #651802
December 8, 1808
Five very early 19th century American newspapers: The National Intelligencer, Dec. 8, 1808, U.S. Gazette for the Country, May 25, 1809; Boston Gazette, Dec. 13, 1804; New England Palladium, April 23, 1802; and New York Herald, Feb. 19, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspa... See More
Fugitive slave Charles Nalle... Rescued by Harriet Tubman...
Item #651773
April 28, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, April 28, 1860
* Fugitive slave Charles Nalle
* Rescued by Harriet Tubman
* Slaves - slavery
Page 7 has a notable report headed: "Exciting Fugitive Slave Case in Troy" concerns the case of Charles Nalle, a rather notable fugitive slave. It begins: "At noon to-day U.S. Deputy Marshal Holmes arrested a colored man in this city, named Charles Nalle, ... 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 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 Letter" "The Crisis--Ge... 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
Zebulon Pike's exploration of the Louisiana country...
Item #651341
July 16, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1811 Inside has over half a page taken up with a terrific summary of a recently published book: "The Travels of Col. Pike in the Louisiana Country" which comes under the heading: "Pike's Expeditions". Much of this article is Pike's efforts in tracing the source o the Mississippi River. A great account of early exp... See More
Very uncommon title...
Item #651337
January 21, 1854
THE CITIZEN, New York, Jan. 21, 1854 The volume 1, number 3 issue of this uncommon tabloid-size newspaper. Various news of the day with reports from Congress near the back. Sixteen pages, wear at the margins with a bit of chipping, foxing to the ftpg., never bound nor trimmed.
The rush for California...
Item #651332
September 29, 1849
NEW YORK COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Sept. 29, 1849 Page 2 has a brief article headed: "The Rush For California" which reports on the quick sale of tickets for boats to California with some price scalping as well. It ends: "...New England is about to suffer a second depletion of her people for the shores of California."
Four pages, large folio size, good condition. Fold... See More
News from the Gold Rush... Colonel Jefferson Davis...
Item #651330
August 1, 1849
LEBANON ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1, 1849
* Rare pre-Civil War title
* California gold rush
An uncommon title, and the volume 1, number 5 issue. Near the top of the ftpg. is: "From California" with a San Francisco dateline, & including: "The anchorage is crowded with vessels & more arriving daily...Provision & clothing are abundant & cheap...People... See More
The California Gold Rush...
Item #651327
January 12, 1849
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 12, 1849 (misdated as Jan. 11) Page 2 has several nice reports from the California Gold Rush under the heading: "California Items", including: "...The gold fever at Charlestown, Va., has begot a scheme for a company of 50 to go to California at $250 each, which 25 most useful and respectable citizens have already signed..." with other items (see).
Fo... See More
News from the California Gold Rush...
Item #651326
January 13, 1849
DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Jan. 13, 1849
* California gold rush - 49ers
Page 2 has an article: "From California" which includes: "...the price of gold dust in the 'diggins' had fallen to six dollars an ounce, being less than one third its real value at the U.S. Mint...There was much suffering at the mines & even apprehensions of famine in c... See More
Great content from the early period of the California Gold Rush...
Item #651320
January 10, 1849
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 10, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
The ftpg. has: "Gold Region" noting in part: "...such astonishing news from California that they dare not publish it. If published the marvelous tale as to the length & breadth of the Gold Region would not be credited...Col. Fremont...acquainted with the existence of extensive '... See More
German language religious newspaper from St. Louis...
Item #651300
December 1, 1864
DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, Missouri, December 1, 1864 In the mid-nineteenth century a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, the Germans being the largest ethnic group at the time. Like many immigrants, the Germans wanted to preserve their native language and newspapers. In 1844 a Lutheran named Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther began publishing "Der Lutheraner... See More
The slave ship Amistad...
Item #651268
May 2, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 2, 1840 Inside has a report from London concerning the slaves on board the ship Amistad (subject of a Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name) noting: "...the Glasgow Emancipation society...on behalf of the negroes who took possession of the Amistad & were subsequently carried to New London...to interpose...in their behalf in order that ... See More
Naval battles of the War of 1812...
Item #651261
January 6, 1816
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 6, 1816 Perhaps the best content in this issue is the very nice full page chart headed: "NAVAL BATTLES" which lists the various naval actions of the War of 1812, with columns headed "Action Between" "When" "Where fought" "Commander's Name" and several more (see). This chart includes a great wealth of c... See More
Niblo's Garden, Broadway... Castle Garden (Battery Park)...
Item #651260
March 6, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 1852
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
... See More
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
Panoramic views of Washington Street, Boston
Niblo's Garden... Interior views...
Item #651257
May 14, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 14, 1853
* Interior views of Niblo's Garden, Broadway, New York
* Multiple panoramic views of Washington Street, Boston
This issue contains: "Views of the Interior of the Opera House at Niblo's Garden, New York," and the double-page centerfold "Grand Panoramic view of the West Side of Washington St., Boston, Massachu... See More
Caracas & Carthagena independence... rare mention of The Inquisition...
Item #651247
February 1, 1812
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1812
* Carthagena's independence
* Rare mention of The Inquisition
* Report from Caracas re: their independence
Page 7 has under the heading, "South America," makes mention of the manifesto of Carthagena, stating in part that in the previous November, they had declared themselves to be: "A FREE, SOVER... See More
From Easton, Maryland...
Item #651131
October 18, 1834
EASTON GAZETTE, Maryland, Oct. 18, 1834 Typical news & ads of the day, with pg. 3 having two illustrated runaway ads, with details (see). A third one on the bkpg.
Four pages, some staining, wide untrimmed margins.
"The Restorer of Tamaulipas"...
Item #651128
August 17, 1832
EL RESTAURADOR DE TAMAULIPAS, Mexico, Aug. 17, 1832 Tamaulipas is a Mexican state in its Northeast corner, on the Texas border. Likely a short-lived title which translates "The Restorer of Tamaulipas", this is the vol. 1 number 3 issue. The first of this title we have discovered.
Four pages, 8 1/2 by 12 1/4 inches with wide margins, foxing & some light damp staining, a bit irr... See More
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