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695717

Much on the historic Sayers - Heenan boxing match... A baseball convention...

Item #695717

February 11, 1860

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 11, 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". 

This issue has a great deal of reporting on the historic boxing match of the day between Tom Sayers and John Heenan, 'The Benicia Boy... 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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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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695709

Bandits of California...

Item #695709

April 04, 1857

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 4, 1857  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

One-third of page 2 is taken up with an interesting article: "California Banditti". It notes in part: "...For several years past that section of the country has been swarming with desperadoes who embraced... See More  

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695708

Much reporting on cricket matches on the front page...

Item #695708

October 17, 1857

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 17, 1857  



* Early pre-Civil War cricket



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

Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Cricketer's Chronicle" which reports on four cricket matches, with the "box score" for each. Considerable cove... See More  

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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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695465

Early from Alexandria, Virginia...

Item #695465

November 07, 1821

THE ALEXANDRIA HERALD, Virginia, Nov. 7, 1821



* Very rare 19th century American publication



 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 r... 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  



* Very rare publication



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.... See More  

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695461

Rare opportunity for an early title from Georgia...

Item #695461

February 04, 1826

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE & GEORGIA ADVERTISER, Feb. 4, 1826  



* Extremely rare publication

* Antebellum South




Rarely do we find antebellum newspapers from the Deep South, but here is one.

A great wealth of advertisements, many of which are illustrated including a back page "Ten Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. News of the day is found on page 2.

A rare op... See More  

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695457

President Jefferson issues a Proclamation...

Item #695457

August 01, 1803

THE REPORTER, Brattleborough (Brattleboro), Vermont, Aug. 1, 1803  



* Rare publication

* Windham County




Page 3 contains: "A Proclamation" by the President for convening a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. This is a volume one issue.

Four pages, 11 by 18 1/2 inches, an archival mend to the back page, good condition.... See More  

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695453

First of this title we have encountered...

Item #695453

January 01, 1859

THE AGITATOR, Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1859  



* Very scarce publication

* Pre-Civil War era




This was a semi-monthly publication that existed for about two years. We can find little information concerning this title. This is the 19th issue published.

The content is primarily literary, with other material as well. This is the first of this title we have encountered.

Eight pages, never... See More  

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695452

From Doylestown, with two Acts of Congress...

Item #695452

May 26, 1806

PENNSYLVANIA CORRESPONDENT, & FARMERS' ADVERTISER, Doylestown, May 26, 1806  



* Early 19th century Bucks County, Pennsylvania



This is the first of this title we have offered. 

The back page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One is : "To Authorize the Secretary of War to issue land warrants; and for other Purposes"... See More  

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695448

The last issue published of a title that existed just six months...

Item #695448

May 19, 1809

COLUMBIAN DETECTOR, Boston, May 19, 1809  



* Early & Rare 19th century publication



A quite uncommon and short-lived newspaper, this being just the second issue we have offered. It existed for just six months before being sold out to the Boston Patriot. This is the last issue published.

There is an editorial note on page 3: "To Our Patrons" in which they explain the decisi... See More  

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695447

Very uncommon title themed on temperance...

Item #695447

October 19, 1853

MASSACHUSETTS LIFE BOAT, Boston, Oct. 19, 1853  



* Rare temperance movement publication

* Abstinence of alcohol - beer - liquor




As noted in the masthead, this newspaper is: "Devoted To Temperance, Morals, Education, Business, and General Information." Temperance seems to be the dominant theme of many articles.

We believe this is the first of this title we have offered.

Fou... See More  

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695446

First of this title we have found...

Item #695446

April 08, 1805

COLUMBIAN GAZETTE, Utica, New York, April 8, 1805  



* 18th century American publication



This is the first of this title we have encountered, and Brigham notes only two American institutions have this date.

Page 2 has a report of 3 slaves murdering their master. Also a report on the celebration of the anniversary of the election of Thomas Jefferson, as well as a report concerning the co... See More  

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695443

Yacht 'America' wins the first 'America's Cup', hence the name... Cricket...

Item #695443

October 04, 1851

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 4, 1851 



* 1st America's Cup race

* Schooner Yacht "America"




Inside has a nice half-page print captioned: "The Celebrated Yacht America" being the vessel which won the now-famous international yacht race the very first year it was held, hence the name "America's Cup".

This race remains yacht racing's ... See More  

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695435

Rare, short-lived, comic weekly...

Item #695435

March 27, 1852

THE LANTERN, New York, March 20, 1852  This was a comic weekly edited by John Brougham, the comic actor. Ultimately this paper proved unpopular and perished after just 18 months. This is the volume one, number eleven issue.

There are various comic cartoons within including a full page captioned: "The Mint Question" presented as a broadside (blank on the reverse).

Twelve pages, 8 1... See More  

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695422

Early Charleston South Carolina....

Item #695422

August 21, 1819

THE SUNDAY VISITANT, OR, WEEKLY REPOSITORY OF CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE, Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 21, 1819  The masthead has a verse from St. Paul: "Prove All Things: Hold Fast That Which Is Good."

As the title would suggest, this is a religious newspaper. Curiously we do not find it listed in Brigham nor Mott. This is a volume 2 issue, the title existing only for the years 1818 ... See More  

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695421

From the island of Malta...

Item #695421

February 08, 1841

LLOYD MALTESE, Italy, Feb. 8, 1841  A quite uncommon little newspaper published in the Italian language on the island of Malta. Complete in four pages, 6 by 8 inches, great condition.



AI notes: Lloyd Maltese was a prominent Maltese daily newspaper published primarily in Italian from 1840 until 1978. Established by the Chamber of Commerce, it specialized in maritime and commercial news, ser... See More  

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695419

A publication for London's Great Exhibition of 1851...

Item #695419

December 07, 1850

THE EXPOSITOR, London, Dec. 7, 1850  It is subtitled: "A Weekly Illustrated Recorder of Inventions, Designs, and Art-Manufactures" causing the format to be very similar to America's 'Scientific American'. However, the timing, and the print in the masthead, indicate it coincided with the Great Exhibition held in London's Hyde Park May thru October, 1851. This is issue... See More  

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695416

Inauguration & inaugural address of Andrew Jackson...

Item #695416

March 07, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 7, 1829  



* President Andrew Jackson

* Inauguration - inaugural address




An inside page has a nice article headed: "The Inauguration" which begins with details of the proceedings including: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators, filling the portico, the steps...the president of the United States delivered hi... See More  

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695413

Printed in German and English...

Item #695413

September 04, 1811

DER VOLKSUNTERRICHTER. THE PEOPLE'S INSTRUCTOR, Easton, Pennsylvania, Sept 4, 1811  A bilingual newspaper which existed from just Aug. 8, 1810 thru May 26, 1813. Only 3 institutions have any holdings of this title, one of which has just a single issue.

On each page the left column is in German and the right column in English.

Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, nice condition.

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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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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
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695239

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

Item #695239

July 31, 1847

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, July 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 four slave-related ads, one headed: "For Sale--Land Negroes, and Stock of all Kinds..." each having various particulars. The ads are s
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695238

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

Item #695238

July 30, 1847

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, July 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 3 has four slave-related ads, one headed: "Negroes Wanted.." each having various particulars. The ads are shown in the photos.

Four pages,
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695237

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

Item #695237

August 11, 1847

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 11, 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 four slave-related ads, one headed: "Negroes Wanted.." each having various particulars. The ads are shown in the photos.

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695213

Proclamation by Wm. H. Harrison...

Item #695213

November 23, 1813

THE WAR, New York, Nov. 23, 1813  Most of the front page is taken up with: "Barbarities Of The Enemy...Detention of Mariners as Prisoners of War, who were in England at the Time the War Was Declared" being part of a continued series. Also on the front page: "South-Western Army".

Inside includes: "Movements of the Armies" being a report from Albany, and "Sub
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695211

A wealth of War of 1812 reporting...

Item #695211

July 20, 1813

THE WAR, New York, July 20, 1813  



* Creek Indian Nation

* General Robert B. Taylor

* Fort Meigs - Perrysburg, Ohio




This is a great issue just filled with war content. The front page is taken up with reports headed: "Copy of a letter from Gen. Taylor to the Secretary of War" datelined from Norfolk; plus "Copy of Col. Beatty's Report to Gen. Taylor" dat
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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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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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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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695040

Winslow Homer Christmas prints...

Item #695040

December 25, 1858

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1858 



* Illustrator Winslow Homer

* Christmas prints & Santa Claus




The front page features a print: "Santa Claus Paying His Usual Christmas Visit to His Young Friends" shows him in a sleigh pulled by a turkey, with many toys. This is an early image of Santa Claus before the more common imagine created by Thomas Nast changed his ... See More  

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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  



* Oliver Wolcott Jr. proclamation

* Governor of Connecticut




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.... See More  

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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  



* Rare publication



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-bordere... See More  

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695025

On the death of the Rhode Island governor...

Item #695025

October 28, 1805

SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 28, 1805  Pages 1 and 2 contain reports on the life & funeral of Arthur Jenner, late governor of Rhode Island. Other news and ads of the day.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing, good condition.

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695023

Early from a very small town today...

Item #695023

July 31, 1806

THE NORTHERN POST, Salem, New York, July 31, 1806  



* Very rare publication

* Washington County




A quite rare title from this town of fewer than 3,000 people today, located along the Vermont border northeast of Albany. This is the first of this title we have offered, coming from the private collection.

Typical news reports and advertisements of the day.

Four pages, never bound nor tri... See More  

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695022

First of this title we have offered...

Item #695022

May 20, 1817

AMERICAN YEOMAN, Brattleborough, Vermont, May 20, 1817



* Rare publication

* Windham County




 A very short-lived newspaper existing only from  Feb. 4, 1817 thru Jan. 27, 1818, printing just 52 weekly issues. This is the first of this title we have offered in our 47 years, coming from the private collection.

Most of page 2 is taken up with several letters signed in type by the infam... See More  

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695018

Existed for just one year... War of 1812 news...

Item #695018

January 25, 1813

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN, Walpole, New Hampshire, Jan. 25, 1813  



* Very rare publication

* Cheshire County

* War of 1812 reporting




An extremely scarce newspaper existing only from July 4, 1812 thru July 5, 1813. This is the volume 1, number 30 issue. Not surprisingly, this is the first of this title we have offered in our 47 years, having come from the private collection.

Being from du... See More  

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695016

Issue number 5 of just 29 printed...

Item #695016

October 29, 1816

THE PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Oct. 29, 1816  A very rare title which existed for just 29 issues, and only 7 institutions have any holdings, 3 of which have but a few issues. It began as a quarto size issue, but with this issue--issue #5--it enlarged to folio size. 

Not surprisingly, this is the first issue we have offered in our 47 years, having come from the pri... See More  

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695015

Huge & graphic political ad...

Item #695015

March 30, 1816

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1816 



* Great political advertisement as for display



The front page is dominated by a very large engraving of a ship headed: "Huzza, for the Massachusetts!", part of a political notice in support of John Brooks for governor.

Note that the flag on the tallest mast bears his name, with political slogans on the other flags. Much text as well... See More  

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694968

Very early report on New Orleans voodoo...

Item #694968

September 23, 1820

HILLSBORO' TELEGRAPH, Amherst, New Hampshire, Sept. 23, 1820



* Early New Orleans, Louisiana Voodoo

* African American religion folklore

* Spells - human sacrifices - magic




 A short-lived newspaper, existing just 2 1/2 years. This is the volume 1, number 39 issue.

A typical newspaper of the day with various reports inside including items from England, Baltimore, Cuba, New Orleans ... See More  

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694926

"Bardic Symbols" -by Walt Whitman - his 1st apperance in The Atlantic Monthly

Item #694926
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  

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