The official government newspaper from New Zealand...
Item #651031
December 24, 1856
NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, Dec. 24, 1856 No city of publication is noted, however I believe it to be Auckland. It is formatted very much like the "London Gazette" of small folio size with very wide margins. Complete in 24 pages, 9 by 13 1/2 inches, never-trimmed margins, good condition. A mailing address is on the ftpg. noting it was sent to "Salem Massachusetts, U.S. Ame... See More
French newspaper from the island of Jersey...
Item #651028
May 28, 1856
CHRONIQUE DE JERSEY, Island of Jersey in the English Channel, May 28, 1856 This island is only 45 square miles & has been owned by England since the 1200's. It sits just 18 miles off the coast of France, which explains why this issue is totally in the French language.
Four pages, good condition.
Lincoln's triumphal advance to his inaugural...
Item #651026
February 23, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 23, 1861
* President-Elect Abraham Lincoln heads to Washington D.C.
Page 4 has 2 1/2 columns headed: "Movements Of Mr. Lincoln" "Ceremonies At Philadelphia" "From Philadelphia to Harrisburg"' Reception by the Legislature of the Keystone State" "Speech Of Mr. Lincoln" "Our Correspondent's Account of the Trip&q... See More
Massacre of American Indian allies... Illinois becomes a state...
Item #651005
December 5, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1818 Inside has nearly two pages concerning the Indian troubles in Georgia and the thoughts of Andrew Jackson on the situation. See the hyperlink for further details of the controversy, which includes text taken from one of Jackson's letters printed in this newspaper.
In the second of two "Supplement" issues is a report with a sma... See More
Early prints of Jamaica and Hong Kong...
Item #650954
October 14, 1843
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 14, 1843 Prints inside include a nearly half page: "View Of Kingston, Jamaica" with a related article. Also prints of: "Harbour of Hong Kong".
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, handwritten address on ftpg. margin: "Mr. Cartwright, Sing Sing, New York", a few archival mends near margins, some light dirtiness.
John Brown & the Harper's Ferry raid...
Item #650911
November 5, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 5, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial
* Rare printing of Henry David Thoreau's lecture
The last column of the front page has heads on the John Brown raid: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "More of the Insurrectionists Convicted" "Copeland's Confession" "Progre... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #650900
August 30, 1808
THE IRIS, OR THE SHEFFIELD ADVERTISER, England, Aug. 30, 1808 I believe this is the first of this title we have offered. Various European news reports and advertisements.
Four pages, irregular at the margins, good condition.
Louisville Mail Company Steamboat...
Pottsville, PA... Harper's Ferry, WV... William Penn...
Item #650891
October 14, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 14, 1854
The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
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The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
Pirates in the Caribbean... U.S. coins... Banking...
Item #650858
June 12, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 12, 1819 Much on "Banks and Banking" and over 4 pages on: "Regulation of Coins - Important Report". The back page has a small item: "Piracies, frequently accompanied by murder, are frequent in the West India seas--and patriots also deal in slaves. We are disgusted with the abuses of the South American flags."
Sixteen ... See More
On the "mitigation of slavery"...
Item #650856
June 19, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 19, 1819 Page 2 begins a 3 1/2 page article titled: "Mitigation of Slavery--No. 4" which notes near the beginning: "Having...satisfactorily accounted for the general inferiority of the black compared with white people, & shewn it to be morally impossible that they should possess any considerable degree of dignity of charact... See More
The amazing Benjamin Banneker... Capt. Sutter, before the gold...
Item #650842
June 14, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 14, 1845 Inside has most of a column taken up with: "Benjamin Banneker" beginning: "The last number of the Maryland Colonization Journal contains a memoir of Benjamin Banneker, a free colored man of Anne Arundel county, who was distinguished for his mathematical attainments & the worth and excellence of his character..." w... See More
Overtaking the Indians in Florida... Second Seminole War...
Item #650838
January 12, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 12, 1839 Included are 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Occupation Of Florida" which is introduced with: "A bill to provide for the armed occupation and settlement of that part of Florida which is now overrun and infested by marauding bands of hostile Indians." with all six Sections. Much more reporting from the federal government... See More
Lafayette & Jefferson have an emotional reunion... The Presidential election...
Item #650824
November 20, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 20, 1824 Inside has over 3 pages taken up with various reports concerning the "Presidential Election", with local & stare returns as received up to the publication date. It would ultimately be won by John Quincy Adams. A brief item: "The Pirates" reports of a ship captured off the coast of Cuba by pirates who murdered al... See More
Stephen Long Minnesota Expedition... Great Synagogue in London...
Item #650823
November 1, 1823
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 1, 1823 A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is a report on the expedition by Stephen Long into Minnesota. "Consecration of a Synagogue" was of the Great Synagogue, Jews' Place in London. "Cuba and Pirates" and other articles are within.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/... See More
Executed as pirates... Slavery in Missouri?
Item #650820
May 27, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 27, 1820 The back page has a note concerning "Missouri" that: "...the great question, whether the further introduction of slaves shall be prohibited or not, by the constitution now about to be formed, most seriously occupies the public attention. The result appears to be doubtful." and a report headed: 'Pirates"... See More
Death of General George Rogers Clark...
Item #650819
March 14, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 14, 1818 The back page has a short but historic item: "A great man has fallen--Gen. George Rogers Clark died at Locusts Grove, in Kentucky...in the 66th year of his age. He was considered as the father of the western country..." (see photo).
Much other news of the day including a great deal on politics. Complete in 16 pages, measures 6 ... See More
Battle of the Beaver Dams...
Item #650817
April 20, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 20, 1816 This issue contains "Battle of the Beaver Dams" report which is almost two pages in length and also contains a full page map diagram. The article begins with a report from Colonel Boerstler to the people of the United States and includes a Report and Opinion from the court. This is referencing "... On my return I deep... See More
"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...
Item #650775
August 13, 1852
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, August 13, 1852
* Extremely rare title
We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Douglass was perhaps the most famous 19th century African-American abolitionist who ... See More
"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...
Item #650773
January 7, 1853
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, Jan. 7, 1853 (shown in the masthead as 1852, but inside pages and the vol./issue reference #'s confirm it to be 1853)
* Extremely rare title
We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which b... See More
From New Orleans before the Civil War...
Item #650700
August 29, 1841
THE WEEKLY CRESCENT CITY, New Orleans, Aug. 29, 1841 One of our earliest offerings from New Orleans. Among various articles are: "Louisiana" "The Gaines' Case" "The Long Tongue" "The St. Louis Murder" and so much more.
Four pages, bit irregular at the spine & a bit close-trimmed at the bottom of pgs. 2, 3 & backpage. Lite dampstaining.... See More
Clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas... Philadelphia... Boston...
Item #650691
September 3, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 3, 1853 The front page features a half-page illustration "September". Within the issue is: "Jullien, the Artist" with an accompanying small illustration of him; "The Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas"; "Market Street Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia"; Genin's Contribution to the Palace"; ... See More
Reporting the death of John Jay...
Item #650578
May 23, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 23, 1829
* John Jay death
Page 6 has a brief & inconspicuous--yet notable--report of the death of John Jay, the nation's first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: "The venerable John Jay, formerly chief justice of the United States,, etc. died in Westchester county, New York, on Sunday last in the 85th year of his age. The New York pape... See More
Anger over the Trail of Tears...... Franklin quote...
Item #650576
August 1, 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
Follow-up to the Battle of Trafalgar...
Item #650570
January 13, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 13, 1806
* Battle of Cape Ortegal - Spain
* Final action of Trafalgar campaign
Page 2 begins with: "British Naval Victory" which details an engagement between four French ships and a British squadron, stating in part: "...The action took place on the 4th of Nov. in the Bay of Biscay; and ended after a severe and obstinate struggle, in the ca
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* Battle of Cape Ortegal - Spain
* Final action of Trafalgar campaign
Page 2 begins with: "British Naval Victory" which details an engagement between four French ships and a British squadron, stating in part: "...The action took place on the 4th of Nov. in the Bay of Biscay; and ended after a severe and obstinate struggle, in the ca
Death of the President...
Item #650564
April 9, 1841
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Windsor, Vermont, April 9, 1841
* William Henry Harrison death
This short-lived newspaper was: "Devoted to the Interests of the Militia, to Military Science & National Defense in General." as noted in the masthead.
Page 7 has a black-bordered report headed: "General Harrison Is No More" which begins: "A report reached us on Wednesday morni... See More
From Maine, 14 years before statehood...
Item #650562
September 25, 1806
EASTERN ARGUS, Portland, Sept. 25, 1806
* Rare 19th century title
* Thomas Jefferson
This was actually part of Massachusetts at the time as Maine did not become a state until 1820. A very early Maine newspaper 14 years before statehood.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with An Act" of Congress relating to claims of land in the territory of Orleans, part of the recent Louisiana Purc... See More
See the two, crudely executed engravings...
Item #650560
September 19, 1840
THE ALBANY MICROSCOPE, New York, Sept. 19, 1840 In the masthead it says: "Devoted to popular Tales, History, Legends & Adventures, Anecdotes, Poetry, Satire, Humour, Sporting, and the Drama." Most of the first 2 columns is devoted to details of money owed by a list of names, with details, and includes a very unusual engraving of a man hanging on a scaffold by his backside (see)... See More
From 1808 Madrid, Spain...
Item #650415
April 15, 1808
GAZETA DE MADRID, Spain, April 15, 1808 The ftpg. begins with news from America announcing the election of James Madison as President. Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 6 by 8 3/4 inches, great condition.
Early from Dublin, Ireland...
Item #650366
August 1, 1807
DUBLIN EVENING POST, Ireland, Aug. 1, 1807 A typical newspaper of the day with mostly European news reports with a great wealth of ads. Four pages, nice condition.
American Tobacco Exports... The Cherokee Nation...
Item #650364
June 27, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 27, 1829
* Article re: the Cherokee Nation
* Chart on the exporting of American tobacco to foreign countries
This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. Much of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is a report, along with a chart, of the exportation of American tobacco to various... See More
Battle Of Waterloo...
Item #650336
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1815 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the detailed account of the battle of Waterloo and the fall of Napoleon Buonaparte.Under the heading "France" is a lengthy report which begins: "The second abdication of the Throne of France by Napoleon Buonaparte was alluded to in our last number, & has since received f... See More
Dealing with the pirates... Greek-Turk Revolution...
Item #650330
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1821 Certainly one of the more famous magazines of the 18th & 19th centuries, having started in 1731 and surviving for over 130 years. This was the very first publication to use the word "magazine".Among the articles within are those headed: "Westminster Abbey" "Old Sarum & Stonehenge, Accurately Described&quo... See More
Battle Of Waterloo...
Item #650306
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1815 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the detailed account of the battle of Waterloo and the fall of Napoleon Buonaparte.Under the heading "France" is a lengthy report which begins: "The second abdication of the Throne of France by Napoleon Buonaparte was alluded to in our last number, & has since received f... See More
Last signer of the Declaration of Independence dies... Jackson re-elected...
Item #650299
November 17, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 17, 1832 The front page has a lengthy editorial which begins:
"The presidential election has so far proceeded as to render the result certain, that "Andrew Jackson of Tennessee" will be re-elected president, and 'Martin Van Buren, of New York', be elected vice president of the United States--if they shall ... See More
Discussing the Navy... The slave trade...
Item #650285
April 14, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, April 14, 1821 Over two pages are taken up with a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Navy of the United States" with discussion on costs of operations, etc. The report is signed in type by: John Rodgers. Nearly 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Slave Trade" which has much discussion on this controversial subject (see... See More
A college for African-Americans...
Item #650284
October 1, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 1, 1831 Within this issue is an interesting article headed: "Negro College" coming from New Haven,and the text beginning: "Our readers, no doubt, will be surprised at the caption of this paragraph & will wonder what we mean by 'Negro college'. We will inform them that we mean, without any jesting, to say that ther... See More
Slave uprising in Jamaica...
Item #650281
February 25, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 25, 1832 Within this issue is an article with a small heading: "Jamaica" with the report beginning: "We have awful details of the late proceedings of the slaves in this island One hundred and fifty estates had been laid waste by fire...More than two thousand slaves had been killed or executed--hung up by scores, and without ... See More
Early attempt to assassinate President-Elect Abe Lincoln...
Item #650268
February 27, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 27, 1861
* Lincoln's new administration
The front page reports the ominous events that would lead to the outbreak of the Civil War in less than two months. Also content on the incoming administration of Abraham Lincoln with first column headlines including: "The Finale of the Peace Conference", "Movements of Mr. Lincoln", &quo... See More
German language newspaper from Harrisburg...
Item #650234
November 28, 1833
HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, August, 1833
* Rare title
* German language newspaper (likely Pennsylvania German)
A very uncommon newspaper for the German speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language (Pennsylvania German?) save for two back page advertisements.
Four pages, folio size, nice condition.... See More
On the Barbary Wars...
Item #650203
April 21, 1804
BOSTON WEEKLY MAGAZINE, April 21, 1804
* First Barbary War - Tripolitan
Page 3 has reports on the Barbary Wars including: "Commodore Preble writes...'I have just returned from a cruise off Tripoli where in the 23d December I captured a vessel with the Bashaw's presents to the grand Signior...I trust this capture will give us considerable advantages in negociating a p... See More
Indiana prepares for statehood... Court martial trial of General Edmund Gaines...
Item #650008
November 30, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1816 Pages 7 & 8 contain the inaugural address of Governor Jennings, the first governor of Indiana, given just a month prior to Indiana becoming the 19th state of the Union. Not surprisingly much of his speech focuses on the work in gaining statehood.
Also inside is great detail on the: "Trial of General Gaines" court marti... See More
Creating many cities in the Midwest... Liberating slaves...
Item #649984
July 4, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 4, 1818
* Western emigration
* Emancipation of slaves
A great issue on the beginnings of some notable cities in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois with an article headed: "The Public Lands" beginning: "...I proceed in this letter to give a brief account of the several land offices now in operation for the sale of the public lands in the sta... See More
Anger over the Trail of Tears... Franklin quote...
Item #649956
August 1, 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
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Girard College, Jefferson Davis, and New Orleans related prints...
Item #649951
April 23, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 23, 1853 Large front page illustration: "Bull & Bear Fight, New Orleans", plus a related report. Inside page has two small illus: "Girard Bank" and "Girard College, Philadelphia", and a report: "Stephen Girard".
Full page has seven portraits: "The Cabinet Of President Pierce", including Jefferson Davis a... See More
Martin Van Buren is elected President of the United States...
Item #649931
February 11, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 11, 1837 Near the back is a report from Congress which includes, in part, a report of the formal election of Martin Van Buren as President, evidenced by a chart of the electoral vote by state (see images). The text reads in part: "...the return of electoral votes from each state was opened, read & recorded...After the counting of the votes... See More
James Monroe is re-elected... Rare mention of Daniel Boone...
Item #649930
December 16, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 16, 1820 The back page has a report with a small head: "Presidential Election" which begins: "It is probable that Mr. Monroe has been re-elected president by an almost unanimous vote & Mr.Tompkins re-elected vice president..." with a bit more (see photos).
This issue comes with a "Supplement" which... See More
Nat Turner is caught, tried and hanged...
Item #649926
November 19, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Nov. 19, 1831 Within this issue is a brief & rather inconspicuous item reading: "The famous Nat Turner was taken in Southampton county on the 30th ult. His place if concealment was in a cave, not many miles from the theatre of his bloody exploits. He has been tried, found guilty and hung, and his body given to the surgeons."
Amo... See More
General Samuel Houston... Trail of Tears...
Item #649891
May 16, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829
* Trail of Tears
* Samuel Houston
* North Carolina gold
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 Tennesse... See More
Lincoln the candidate & his views on slavery... Slave ship captured...
Item #649872
September 4, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 4, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln
* Presidential candidate
* Views on slavery
Page 4 has a great and timely item concerning Lincoln's views on slavery, headed: "Lincoln and Slavery--Conservatism of the Republican Candidate". It begins: "The attempt to prove Mr. Lincoln a radical Abolitionist, which was so eagerly entered upon at the outset of the canv... See More
The slave trade in 1860...
Item #649871
August 25, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, August 25, 1860 The front page has: "The Slave-Trade" "Case of Achorn--Decision Rendered--The Captain and Mate Discharged." The report includes the text of the decision (see).
Eight pages, binding slits at the spine, minor printing flaw to the ftpg., otherwise good.
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