Our last issue of this cruise newspaper...
Item #600952
February 29, 1932
RESOLUTE OBSERVER, "Published on board during the Cruise Around the World." on the Hamburg-American Line, Feb. 29, 1932. An interesting broadside issue (printed on the front only) published daily during an 86-day cruise, with tidbits on the trip for that day including mileage, the day's destination, weather, conditions, etc. At this point the ship was in the vicinity of Malaysia. An ... See More
Newspaper broadside announcing peace in Europe...
Item #597425
November 16, 1801
COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, EXTRA, (Boston), Monday Morning, Nov. 16, 1801 A single sheet & printed on the front side only makes this a desirable broadside, it containing--in its entirety--"Very Important News" "Signing of the Preliminaries of Peace" between England and France. It is prefaced with a note as to how this timely report was presented: "The subsequent importa... See More
18th century bookplates...
Item #596130
January 1, 1750
An interesting collection of six front boards from 18th century magazine volumes, each having a decorative and very ornate family coat-of-arms bookplate, with the name noted below (see). Most plates measures about 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and are in nice condition.
Nice decorative items. Can be removed from the boards if wanted.
Our last issue of this cruise newspaper...
Item #592570
February 27, 1932
RESOLUTE OBSERVER, "Published on board during the Cruise Around the World." on the Hamburg-American Line, Feb. 27, 1932. An interesting broadside issue (printed on the front only) published daily during an 86-day cruise, with tidbits on the trip for that day including mileage, the day's destination, weather, conditions, etc. At this point the ship was in the vicinity of Thailand. An ... See More
17th century Pamphlet from 1680...
Item #588672
December 23, 1680
"The Resolutions Of The House of Commons For The Impeachment of Sir William Scroggs...", London, Dec. 23, 1680 This is a very nice 20 page pamphlet measuring 7 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches with wide margins and a full title page (see).
Very rare Confederate broadside: Confederates occupy Charleston (West) Virginia...
Item #587236
September 14, 1862
A VERY NICE BROADSIDE (printed on one side) printed by the occupying Confederates troops as they ousted Union forces from Charleston, Virginia (present-day West Virginia). This battle happened September 13, and the date near the bottom of this broadside is September 14, 1862.
There are two items in the broadside, the first being a great address to the citizens of that area of the state &... See More
Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
Item #583773
January 1, 1834
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated 1834. Included is the amount in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak (see images).
An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 3... See More
Beautiful, framed title page from 1764...
Item #583730
January 1, 1764
A very nice custom framed item being the genuine title page from a volume of "The London Magazine" from England for the year 1764. Very ornate lettering and a nice engraving of the skyline of London from that time. The wired frame measures 9 1/2 by 13 inches, very nice condition. A great display item.
The King's speech in 1768...
Item #578993
March 10, 1768
* King George III of England
"His Majesty's Most Gracious SPEECH to Both Houses of PARLIAMENT On Thursday the Tenth Day of March, 1768." This is a four page pamphlet measuring 8 by 11 inches with wide margins and in great condition, printed on 3 of the 4 pages (page 2 is blank). Very decorative full title page with an engraving of the royal coat-of-arms.... See More
Document on the Pennamite-Yankee War...
Item #576379
January 1, 1802
* Pennamite-Yankee War document
* Lycoming co. Pennsylvania
Part-printed & part-handwritten document from Lycoming County, Pennsylvania dated 1802, concerning a dispute for a portion of land in the northern part of the state, noting that a certain person did "...take possession of, enter, intrude, and settle, on a certain tract of land...To the evil example of all others..."... See More
Act of Parliament from the reign of Queen Mary, 1689...
Item #575219
January 1, 1689
An Act of Parliament with a full title page, noting publication at London in 1689 (see).
* Act of Parliament
* Queen May reign
* 17th century original
The Act is titled: "An Act for Enabling Lords Commissioners for the great Seal to Execute the Office of Lord Chancellor or Lord Keeper." Printed in beautiful Old English type (see), it takes 8 pages including the title page. Small... See More
Act of Parliament...
Item #575197
January 1, 1752
Act of Parliament, London, 1752 Has a full title page with an engraving of the royal coat-of-arms as well as the date (see photos). This is: "An Act for the more effectual securing Mines of Black Lead from Theft and Robbery." which takes nearly 4 pages.
This issue measures 7 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, and is in great condition.
Stagecoach waybill from before the Civil War...
Item #574793
October 14, 1827
An interesting piece of early Americana, being a printed waybill of a stagecoach line titled: "Sunderland, Brattleboro and Walpole Mail Stage". Included is the date of Oct. 14, 1827, the "Passengers' Names" "Seats" "Where from" "Where to" and information on the fares (see photos). The document folds out to be about 8 1/2 by 134 in. with a ... See More
1753 British pamphlet...
Item #572565
January 1, 1753
A pamphlet titled: "The Duke of Newcastle's LETTER, By His Majesty's Order..." printed in London, 1753 (see title page). Complete in 46 pages measuring 7 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches with wide margins and in very nice condition.
Rare British pamphlet...
Item #572564
January 1, 1683
* Rare 17th century British item
A pamphlet titled: "A Letter From Father Cressey, a Benedictine Monk, to An English Gentleman, Wherein Bishop Morley is Concerned with the Bishops Answer to it." printed in London, 1683 (see title page). Complete in 32 pages, wide margins, measures 7 by 9 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Collection of eight colorful cigar box labels...
Item #570915
January 1, 1899
Here is a nice assortment of eight colorful cigar box labels, all in mint or near mint condition. Photos of each are shown. Their print date is unknown, but our best guess is that they are late 19th or early 20th century.
Township of North Bergen, NJ...
Item #570563
January 1, 1920
Township of North Bergen, New Jersey, 1920's... Six authentic Township of North Bergen Police Department checks, dating in the 1920's. Although the checks are undated, the year shown on each check shows 192___ indicating they were meant to be used in the 1920's. The checks were payable at the Steneck Trust Company, Hoboken, New Jersey.
All six checks are in very good con... See More
1887 Hickory, Mississippi...
Item #569884
June 1, 1887
THE SOUTHERN COLLECTOR, Hickory, Mississippi, June, 1887 A curious, small-size: "Monthly journal Devoted to Collecting of all Branches" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, #4 issue. An inked stamp at the top notes: "Sample Copy. Please Subscribe." Eight pages, 6 by 8 3/4 inches, some wear at margins.
"Governor's Message" for 1858 in a broadside... The carrier's address...
Item #566766
January 5, 1858
LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, Long Island, January 5, 1858 In addition to the regular four page newspaper--which features on the front page the "New Years' Address of the Carrier of the Long Island Democrat" which takes up 2 1/2 columns--this issue includes a separate, single sheet broadside titled: "Long Island Democrat---Extra" which is entirely taken ... See More
1850 almanac with view of Philadelphia & St. Louis...
Item #566550
January 1, 1850
UNITED STATES ALMANAC For The Year 1850", Philadelphia, by William G. Mentz. The title page is a greaet & details print showing the harbor of Philadelpha, and a later page has a great print: "View of the Cityi of St. Louis" which shows two paddlewheelers on the Mississippi (see). This is an early print of St. Louis.
Complete in 36 pages, various foxing, portions of a blue wra... See More
British pamphlet from 1690...
Item #566471
April 16, 1690
* 17th century British pamphlet
"Dr. Tillotson's Fast-Sermon Before The Houses of Commons, April 16, 1690". This is a 36 page pamphlet with this printed on the outer title page. The imprint inside notes it was printed in London, MDCXC (1690).
Measures 6 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches, never-trimmed margins which are wide, some light damp staining at the top, minor margins wear, generally in... See More
A 1794 pamphlet from New Hampshire...
Item #566432
January 1, 1794
* Rare 18th century American pamphlet
"A Journal Of The Proceedings of the Honorable Senate of the State of New Hampshire...25th Day of December, 1793" which has an imprint of Portsmouth, 1794 on the title page (see).
A great, early & quite rare pamphlet of 96 pages. Still has the outer wrapper noting: "Proceedings OF The Hon. Senate", is untrimmed, & measur... See More
New England broadside from 1876...
Item #566246
November 1, 1876
An interesting broadside advertising: "NEW ENGLAND AT HOME. Ye Supper Of Ye OLDEN TYME." noting that: "A New England Supper will ben gvven by ye Damyseies and ye maydens of ye Young Ladyes' Social, for ye benefit of Grace Church Great Bend, on Wednesday eve, in ye month of November Day the 1st, MDCCCLXXVI in LENHEIM'S HALL." The text also includes a little poem (see pho... See More
Audubon bird print: "Ground Dove", plate 283...
Item #566211
January 1, 1856
* Audubon's "Birds Of America" series
* Hand-colored print: "Ground Dove
This is a full page plate taken from the second royal octavo edition of John James Audubon's "The Birds of America", circa 1856, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches. The plate is titled: "Ground Dove", being plate #283 (see).
The royal octavo edition of "The Birds of America" w... See More
4 Pre Civil war bank checks....
Item #563858
January 1, 1855
Here are 4 1855 checks drawn in the "Otsego County Bank" in Cooperstown, New York NY. A very handsome item which features an engraving of an Indian at the left side. Printed on maroon ink with a circular "Paid" stamp as well. These are about 2 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches and in great condition (see photos).
Rare and early broadside...
Item #561638
January 1, 1711
Rare broadside from London titled: "Mr. Boyer's CASE: and His Undoubted Right and Title to the Writing of the True Post-Boy, Asserted".
As a bit of background, in May, 1695 Roper started a newspaper called the 'Post Boy,' which appeared three times a week, and was the rival of the whig 'Flying Post'. Roper's enemies said he wrote for either party, according as he was paid. John Dunton... See More
Actual Mexican War map...
Item #561605
August 20, 1847
MEXICAN WAR MAP A very unusual item, being a large-size, measuring 20 by 32 1/2 inches, map titled:
* Map of Genl. Worth's Operations on the 20th of Aug. 1847
which shows the vicinity form San Antonio (Mexico) to Churubusco including some nice details. The inset in the lower right notes in part: "The two fronts of attack of the bridge head fort were bastioned fronts, proport... See More
1781 Revolutionary War military pay document...
Item #561452
January 1, 1781
FASCINATING DOCUMENT for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the "State Of Connecticut". This document contains a signature, is dated 1781 and is approx. 4 by 6 inches.
Minimal wear but generally very nice condition. A terrific item for display and dated during this very significant year in the war when Cornwallis surrendered.
The photo is re... See More
The Gavit reprint list...
Item #560649
January 1, 1931
Booklet: "A List Of American Newspaper Reprints" compiled by Joseph Gavit, 1931. A well known but seldom found booklet of 16 pages which begins: "This is an attempt to bring together, in one list, notes on all the complete separate reproductions of early or historic issues of American newspapers..." with a bit more (see).
A nice booklet for any library on early newspaper... See More
The Gavit reprint list...
Item #560648
January 1, 1931
Booklet: "A List Of American Newspaper Reprints" compiled by Joseph Gavit, 1931. A well known but seldom found booklet of 16 pages which begins: "This is an attempt to bring together, in one list, notes on all the complete separate reproductions of early or historic issues of American newspapers..." with a bit more (see).
A nice booklet for any library on early newspaper... See More
Unusual broadside issue...
Item #560623
February 11, 1880
ADVANCE SUPPLEMENT, Red Wing, Minnesota (though not noted as such on the issue), February 11, 1880
* Rare broadside issue
This is a very curious half-sheet which is printed on the front side only. Included are several news items headed: "Our City" "An Interesting Game" "Belle Creek" Hay Creek" and other tidbits (see). There is mention of Red Wing in o... See More
1798... receipt for drawback of duties...
Item #560192
October 31, 1797
A receipt received by the "Collector's Office, Baltimore" denoting a payment "...for Drawbacks of Duties on Merchandise exported..." The receipt is headed: "Collector's Office, Baltimore, 179_" (year not filled in for some reason) and states that a payment was "Received of Robert Purviance, Collector of Baltimore...".
This receipt is... See More
Early Cooperstown, New York...
Item #560063
January 1, 1855
An 1855 check drawn in the "Otsego County Bank" in Cooperstown, New York NY. A very handsome item which features an engraving of an Indian at the left side. Printed on maroon ink with a circular "Paid" stamp as well. About 2 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches and in great condition (see photos).
Check from Cooperstown, 1836...
Item #558971
January 1, 1836
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated 1836. Included is the amount in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak (see).
An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 3/4 by 5... See More
Catalog of rare California newspapers...
Item #555140
January 1, 1970
Early rare newspaper catalog: "Early Newspapers and Periodicals of California and the West", being a catalog from the venerable John Howell Books of San Francisco, dated 1970 .
Within this 116 page soft bound catalog is a fascinating assortment of over 500 newspapers from the Old West including many titles which virtually never come on the market. Several of the listings are... See More
Pre-Revolutionary War pamphlet...
Item #554978
July 1, 1773
Pre-Revolutionary War pamphlet
British pamphlet titled: "His Majesty's Most Gracious SPEECH to Both Houses of PARLIAMENT on Thursday, the First Day of July, 1773." printed in London, 1773 (in Roman numerals).
An interesting four page pamphlet with page 2 blank containing various gratuitous comments on the closing if this session of Parliament, to convene again in two months (see ph... See More
Early British pamphlet...
Item #554854
January 1, 1717
British pamphlet titled: "An ANSWER to The Reverend Dr. Snape's LETTER to the Bishop of Bangor...", published in London, 1717 as noted on the titlepg. in Roman numerals (see). It must have been a popular piece as this is "The twelfth edition". A 48 pg. pamphlet measuring 4 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches, in very nice condition.
Early British pamphlet...
Item #554851
January 1, 1710
"A SERMON Preach'd before the QUEEN at St. James's Chapel, on Wednesday, March 15, 1709/10", London, 1710
* British pamphlet
A 24 page pamphlet measuring 4 5/8 by 7 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Early British pamphlet... Sermon preached...
Item #554849
November 5, 1709
British pamphlet titled: "The Perils of False Brethren, both in Church, and State: Set forth in a SERMON Preach'd Before the Right Honourable the LORD-MAYOR...At the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, On the 5th of November, 1709", published in London, 1709 as noted on the titlepg. (see).
A 24 page pamphlet measuring 4 3/4 by 7 1/4 inches, a bit close-trimmed on some leaves, minor wear at ... See More
Small broadside from California...
Item #554509
August 17, 1881
ALAMEDA NEWS, Alameda, California, August 17, 1881
* Rare miniature broadside
* Old West
Here is a small broadside "supplement" (printed on one side only) that has a report about a meeting of the "Town Trustees", plus the weekly "Police Report" and other content.
Measures 8 by 5 3/8 inches, lightly browned, nice.... See More
Item #554386
March 6, 1708
A very early British pamphlet titled: "The Practice of Confounding the Distinction between Good and Evil Considered & Exposed, in a SERMON Preached at St. Mary's in Oxford...", printed in Oxford, England, March 6th 1707/8 (see titlepg.). Complete in 16 pgs., a bit of foxing, the bottom margin was never trimmed, measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches, very nice condition.... See More
George III's speech to Parliament...
Item #554141
April 24, 1765
This is a four page pamphlet titled: "His Majesty's Most Gracious SPEECH to both Houses of PARLIAMENT on Wed. the 24th day of April, 1765" as noted in the full title page. London, England.
In this address the king talks of his health and his successor to the throne (see photos).
Complete in 4 pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: George III (Georg... See More
Early 1700's pamphlet from England...
Item #553659
January 1, 1711
British pamphlet titled: "A SERMON Preach'd at Christ-Church in Dublin Before their Excellencies the Lords Justices..." with more, printed in London, 1711. Complete in 24pgs., measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches and in very nice condition.
Early 1700's pamphlet from England...
Item #553658
January 1, 1712
British pamphlet titled: "A SERMON Preach'd at the Parish Church of St. Martin in the Fields; January the 16th 1711..." with more printed in London, 1712. Complete in 16 pgs., measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches and in very nice condition.
1600's pamphlet from England...
Item #553657
January 1, 1686
* Rare from 17th century England
British pamphlet titled: "A Discourse Concerning the Object of Religious Worship, or a Scripture-Proof of the Unlawfulness of giving any Religious Worship to any other Being Besides the One Supream God" printed in London, 1686 (in Roman numerals: see).
A lengthy pamphlet with 74 pgs. & measuring 6 by 8 inches and in very nice, clean condition.... See More
Tiny broadside from Juda, Wisconsin...
Item #553488
July 2, 1878
RARE BROADSIDE
Here is a very small broadside from Juda, Wisconsin WI, dated July 2nd from 1878 although the year does not appear on the broadside.
It includes a few ads, and a few anecdotal tidbits (see photos). Measures 3 by 8 3/4 inches, generally nice condition. Blank on the reverse. Very unusual!
Pamphlet from 1713...
Item #553478
January 1, 1713
RARE 18TH CENTURY ITEM
Early British pamphlet titled: "The Nature and Influence of The Fear of God. A SERMON Preached at Kingston upon Thames, on Tuesday the 14th of July, 1713..." printed at London, 1713 (see title page).
Complete in 36 pages, small hole in the back leaf, measures 4 5/8 by 7 1/2 inches, very nice,clean condition.... See More
Pamphlet from the 1600's...
Item #553476
December 6, 1689
RARE 17TH CENTURY ITEM
Early British pamphlet titled: "Subjection For Conscience-sake Asserted: In A SERMON Preached at Covent Garden Church, December the Sixth, 1674" by Gilbert Burnet, D.D., London, printed in 1689 (Roman numerals; see).
Complete in 32 pages, small hole in the back leaf, measures 6 by 8 inches, very nice,clean condition.... See More
Preached sermon...
Item #552254
January 1, 1714
Pamphlet titled: "A SERMON Preach'd before the Sons of the Clergy, At Their Anniversary Meeting In The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, December 10, 1713", London.
This pamphlet has a full title page dated 1714 (see photos). Measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches, complete in 24 pages, terrific condition.
Dr. Henry Sacheverell...
Item #552253
January 1, 1710
Pamphlet titled: "Collections Of Passages Referr'd to by Dr. Henry Sacheverell In His Answer To The Articles of His Impeachment...", second edition, London.
This pamphlet has a full title page which is dated 1710. Measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches, complete in 32 pages, terrific condition.
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