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Campaign Ad for Taylor and Fillmore of the Whigs...
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EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, July 14, 1848
* Early for Indiana
* Scarce title
Page 2 has a nice political endorsement for the Taylor-Fillmore ticket which features an engraving of a flag inscribed with Rough & Ready, a nod to Taylor's nickname.
Also, a little article on page 3: "The Taylor Platform" signed in type: Z. Taylor.
A volume I issue an
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* Early for Indiana
* Scarce title
Page 2 has a nice political endorsement for the Taylor-Fillmore ticket which features an engraving of a flag inscribed with Rough & Ready, a nod to Taylor's nickname.
Also, a little article on page 3: "The Taylor Platform" signed in type: Z. Taylor.
A volume I issue an
Death report of Kit Carson...
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., July 18, 1848 * American Frontiersman
* Kit Carson death?
Near the bottom of the front page is an erroneous report of the death of Kit Carson, reading in part: "It is reported that Kit Carson, celebrated as the guide & companion of Lt. Col. Fremont in his dangerous explorations of the West, has been killed on the plain... See More $37.00
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1848* Abraham Lincoln as a member of the House of Representatives
This newspaper contains on page 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of a vote to suspend the rules concerning a resolution to allow a postal route bill to be disposed of, listing all those who voted "Yea" and "Nay&qu... See More $49.00
EARLY FLORIDA...
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THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, July 22, 1848 Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, thirteen years before the Civil War. Notable front page content includes: "AN ACT to provide for the purchase of the manuscript papers of the late James Madison, former President of the United S... See More
$145.00
Early Kit Carson...
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DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, August 1, 1848 * Early & rare Kit Carson mention
* 19th century original reading
Page 2 has a report from "St. Louis" that mentions the famous explorer and guide Kit Carson. The report states that he left Santa Fe on June 25 and arrived at St. Louis with dispatches from California. Among the news is word th... See More $83.00
Mummies discovered in Mexico?...
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BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 4, 1848. Page 2 has an unsubstantiated report stating that a million mummies were discovered near Durango, Mexico. This mentions that: "They are in a sitting posture, but have the same wrappings, bands and ornaments as the Egyptians." Also lists the artifacts discovered, and says: "...America will become anot... See More
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Early and rare from Florida...
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THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, Aug. 5, 1848 Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.The ftpg. has 3 Acts of Congress, one of which is signed by the President: James Polk. Over two ftpg. columns are taken up with "The Votes of Mil... See More $133.00
Barnburners Party...
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Aug. 15, 1848.
* Barnburners' Democratic Party
The front page has a list of Marine Corps promotions made by President Polk. On pg. 3 under The Barnburners Convention are the preamble and resolutions adopted at Buffalo by the Free-Soil Party. The Barnburners were the progressive faction of the Democratic Party and they opposed the extension of
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* Barnburners' Democratic Party
The front page has a list of Marine Corps promotions made by President Polk. On pg. 3 under The Barnburners Convention are the preamble and resolutions adopted at Buffalo by the Free-Soil Party. The Barnburners were the progressive faction of the Democratic Party and they opposed the extension of
Much on slaves... From California before the gold rush...
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NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, August 23, 1848 * Early San Francisco CA - pre gold rush
* Pre Civil War slaves
Page 2 has: "The Runaway Slaves" with various details (see). The back page has: "The Slave Case--The District Attorney's Course" and "More About the runaway Slaves" and yet another headed: "The Runaway Slaves".
Also on the... See More $42.00
Hell's Gate improvement...
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DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, August 24, 1848* Hell's Gate improvement
* Pre civil war original
A page 2 report says that Commandant Davis, of the United States Coast Survey, " ..has made a report on the improvement of Hell's Gate passage, by...blasting and removing some of the rocks, and by erecting piers with wooden faces upon the others..."
Other news of... See More $16.00
Martin Van Buren in 1848....
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CHRISTIAN CITIZEN, Worcester, Sept. 2, 1848.
* Martin Van Buren nomination
* Free Soil Party
* Martin Van Buren nomination
* Free Soil Party
Page 2 commentary: Slave Labor Produce and Stolen Goods. Page 3 has Martin Van Burens letter accepting the nomination of the Free Soil Party, signed in type: M. Van Buren. Mostly religious related news. Has an ornate masthead. Small hole in the upper left corner affects each leaf.
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Immigration...
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DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, September 9, 1848* Immigration to America (New York Harbor)
* Figures (numbers)
The front page has a report stating that during the month of August 16,825 immigrants arrived at New York. Also says that there were 130,864 immigrants that arrived during the first eight months of the year, compared to 119,176 in 1847.
Other news of the day... See More $17.00
Very early reports on the gold discoveries in California...
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THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, September 23, 1848 * Very early California gold discoveries
* Pre Gold Rush findings
Page 5 has a nice article: "The Gold Beds of California--Great Sensation in Washington..." beginning: "All Washington is in a ferment with the news of the immense bed of gold, which, it is said, has been discovered in California. Nothing else ... See More $89.00
Early & rare from Florida...
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THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, September 30, 1848.* Rare title from the South
* Pre Civil war Florida
* Antebellum Tallahassee newspaper
Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly rare are those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, and from over 13 years before the outbreak of the Civil War.
The form... See More $125.00
Burnet House... Grand hotel in Cincinnati ...
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DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated October 4, 1848. Page 2 has a report stating of "Cincinnati is at last to have a hotel worthy of the Queen city. It is to be called the Burnet House, and costs $150,000.... it is expected that Mr. Colman, of the Astor House will become the lessee. So says the Cleveland Herald." Other news of the day includes: "Whig Nom... See More $25.00
The Taylor-Fillmore ticket...
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THE CLEVELAND HERALD, from Cleveland, Ohio, dated October 4, 1848. Pg. 3 has an ad/endorsement for the Taylor-Fillmore ticket. Newspaper title and date appear above the ad making it a nice, displayable item. The issue has a minor stain at the bottom of page one (see image) which does not impact the content.
$28.00
Early & rare from Florida...
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THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, October 6, 1848.* Rare title from the South
* Pre Civil war Florida
* Antebellum Tallahassee newspaper
Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly rare are those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, and from over 13 years before the outbreak of the Civil War.
The format ... See More $125.00
Territory of Oregon established...
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THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, October 21, 1848 * Oregon becomes a Territory
* Rare title from Tallahassee FL
On the front page under "Acts and Resolutions passed at the First Session of the Thirtieth Congress is: "AN ACT to establish the Territorial Government of Oregon"
Takes 3 1/2 columns and has "Approved August 14, 1848" at the end. Early for Fl... See More $127.00
Boston Museum Tom Thumb Exhibit
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SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., November 3, 1848 A pg. 3 notice headed "Gen. Tom Thumb" gives details about the appearance of the " Man in Minature" at the Boston Museum. Archival mends to two minor tears at the spine, a small piece missing in the blank outer margins, occasional foxing to unrelated text.
$22.00
Mormon temple burns to the ground...
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NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, Nov. 15, 1848 This newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."... See More
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President Zachary Taylor and the Wilmot Proviso... Early Florida...
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THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, November 25, 1848* Rare title from Tallahassee, Florida
* President Zachary Taylor
* Wilmot Proviso
This issue from Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, includes many articles and advertisements: "Death of Colonel James Dell", "Who Killed Clay?" (Henry Clay, Sr.), considerable follow-up coverage concerning the election of President ... See More $140.00
"Old Rough & Ready" wins the 1848 election...
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COLUMBIAN WASHINGTONIAN, Hudson, New York, November 30, 1848 * Zachary Taylor elected President of the United States
* Rare title
A temperance newspaper that also had news of the day. On page 2 under "The Presidential Election" are the final results of the electoral votes showing 163 votes for Zachary Taylor and 127 for Lewis Cass, plus word that "...Gen.... See More $58.00
Polk's stste-of-the-union address...
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THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, NY, December 9, 1848The entire front page and most of pg. 2 are taken up with: "The Annual Message of the President of The United States" which contains a great wealth of text concerning the events of 1848. Not surprisingly there is much concerning the conclusion of the Mexican War, and text concerning the discovery of gold in California. The address is s... See More $46.00
* James K. Polk
* State of the Union Address
* Pre civil war original
The "President's Message" begins on page 2 and concludes on pg. 3, signed in type: James K. Polk re. being his annual message. Takes 10 1/2 columns.
Other topics and advertisements. Some creases, otherwise in nice condition. 4 pages.... See More $37.00
Lengthy & early on the Gold Rush...
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THE SALEM GAZETTE, Dec. 22, 1848 The front pate has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "The Way To California" with subheads: "The Town of Chagres" "Its Climate" "Trade at Chagres" "River Journal" "The Accommodations for Travelers" & "Journey Across the Isthmus" providing some great reading. Also, page two has two columns of... See More
$69.00
Much on gold... Letter signed by Sam Houston...
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NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, December 27, 1848 * The California Gold Rush
* Letter signed by Sam Houston
This newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.
As noted in Wikipedia: "Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines i... See More $49.00
Pre-Civil War Kentucky...
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THE LOUISVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Louisville, Kentucky, 1849. Rare to find newspaper from Kentucky dated before the Civil War. Various news of the day and a tremendous number of advertisements, some of which are illustrated. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 26x20 inches, four pag... See More
$44.00
Gold Rush Era...
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NEW YORK TRIBUNE (DAILY), dated in 1849, from New York, New York. Although this complete and original four page issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great "period" item with the year of 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are represent... See More
$32.00
James Polk signatures... not easy to come by...
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NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, 1849 A lot of 3 issues, each with a front page Act of Congress, signed in type: James K. Polk. Minor wear and occasional foxing, otherwise nice. James Polk signatures are not easy to find.
$22.00
Case of a slaver... The Southern Convention organizes...
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NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, NY, January 30, 1849* Southern Convention organizes
* Slave ship case
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Proceedings of a Convention of Southern Members of Congress" "John C. Calhoun's Manifesto".
Page 2 has an interesting item taking over one-third of a column: "Case of the Ann D. Richardson, the Alleged Slaver" (s... See More $33.00
The California gold rush...
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NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 15, 1849 Page two has reports "From California" which talk about the gold situation, including: "...have been living on shore at San Francisco now two weeks & have had ample opportunity for examining the subject & I am more than ever satisfied that the disposal of the Gold Regions in the Territory of California is the best...". Include... See More
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Fire Escape... Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge...
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ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, February 17, 1849* Early fire fighting escape ladder print
* Niagara Falls cable car
The back page has a 7 1/4 by 4 1/2 inch engraving: "Davie's Fire-Escape Of The Royal Society For Protection Of Life From Fire", plus a report about this rescue apparatus.
Also has a 5 1/2 by 8 3/4 inch engraving: "Construction Of The Niagara Fal... See More $23.00
The Gold Rush, the Mormons...
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NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 7, 1849 The front page has several reports from California including some items on the Gold Rush & how expensive living conditions were (see photos). Front page also has:
* From the Upper Missouri--The Mormons
takes close to half a column.
Pgs. 2 & 8 each has a lengthy list of "California Emigrants".&nbs... See More $39.00
View of a sea serpent...
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ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, April 14, 1849* The sea serpent
* Prints
The back page has a 4 by 6 inch engraving captioned: "Supposed Appearance Of The Great Sea-Serpent, From H.M.S. 'Plumper,' Sketched By An Officer On Board."
Includes an account of "The Great Sea Serpent" written by the naval officer who witnessed the appearance of the sea serpent and provided the sket... See More $40.00
Great issue on journeying west... Written from Kit Carson's home...
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NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, April 16, 1849 * Immigration westward in America (Gold Rush)
* Kit Carson
The front page has nearly 1 1/2 columns on: "Letter From Col. Fremont - Terrible Sufferings of his Party Among the Rocky Mountains".
Most of the account is a very lengthy letter datelined "Taos, New Mexico, Jan. 27, 1849" written from Kit Carson's house, beginning... See More $58.00
Hnery W. Longfellow Poem 1849....
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SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., May 4, 1849.
* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
* Front Page Poem
* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
* Front Page Poem
The front page has a poem: Resignation. By Henry W. Longfellow. News of the day includes: "Kentucky Emancipation Convention" "Cholera at New Orleans" "California Emigrants" and much more. Interesting advertisements as well. First leaf is trimmed close at the right c
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Rare... From Early Florida... Henry W. Longfellow...
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THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida FL, May 5, 1849* Rare title from the pre civil war South
* Henry W. Longfellow
Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, 12 years before the outbreak of the Civil War.
On the front page under "By Authority" are... See More $135.00
Minnesota... territorial government established...
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FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, June 2, 1849 * Minnesota Territory established (historic)
* President James K. Polk
* Rare title from pre civil war Florida
On the front page under "Acts and Resolutions passed at the Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress" is: "AN Act to establish the territorial government of Minnesota..." si... See More $118.00
Last issue we've seen...
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NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, June 27, 1849 * Last issue we've seen
* Popular title at it's end
This is the last issue of volume 75 of this famous title & the publisher's note on the front page states: "The next number of the Register will be delayed until after the middle of July..." but in fact it was suspended through August. The very last iss... See More $37.00
Death of James K. Polk...
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THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, June 30, 1849* Rare pre civil war title form the deep South
* President James K. Polk death
On page 2 at the top of the first column is a "Proclamation" announcing the death of James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. Issued by the first governor of Florida, William D. Moseley, the Proclamation states, in part:
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San Diego as described in 1849...
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THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 13, 1849 Page 2 contains an
interesting article headed: "San Diego, California" which gives one of
the earliest descriptions of this now-famous and now-large city to be
found in print anywhere. See the photos below for the full text which
describes what was then a quite small village which was:
"...a collection of one story adobe hovels & the filth ... See More
$31.00
Indians in New Mexico in 1849....
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NEW-YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, NYC, July 21, 1849.
* Indians in New Mexico
* Indians in New Mexico
* Apaches
* Murders at Abiquiu
* Murders at Abiquiu
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Indian Troubles in New-Mexico". Tells of the Apache Indians on a murdering rampage in Abiquiu. Other news of the day includes: "Ireland" "Death Of Mrs. Madison (Dolly)" "Independence I
Early Florida... death of Dolly Madison...
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THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, July 21, 1849 * Early and rare from Tallahassee, Florida
* Pre civil war deep South
An early and uncommon title from the capital of the Sunshine State, this is the volume I, number 28 issue, from just four years after Florida achieved statehood.
The front page has a lengthy "Address" of R.S. Hayward to his ... See More $130.00
Emigration Out West...
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NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Aug. 9, 1849 A
minor report on pg. 3 says that the "companies of emigrants" who
reached Ft. Laramie were
"...generally well. Seventeen hundred wagons had passed the fort,
and five hundred more were nearby. The grass was good and buffalo
plenty. Ft. Laramie is 850 miles on the route towards Santa Fe..."
$40.00
Cuba... President's Proclamation...
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NATIONAL INTELLINGENCER, Washington D.C., August 14, 1849 Page three of this issue contains "OFFICIAL" "By the President of the United Sates - A Proclamation" "There is reason to believe that an armed expedition is about to be fitted out in the United States with an intention to invade the Island of Cuba or some of the Provinces of Mexico. The best information which ... See More
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The rivers of Texas... from 1849...
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NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, August 25, 1849 * The rivers of Texas
* Post Mexican War era
On the back page under "Sketches Of Texas...No. II" is a detailed report: "Rivers of Texas--Facilities of Interior Commerce--Prospective Improvements of Rivers and Harbors." The report describes the accessibility of the principal rivers of Texas: the Trin... See More $30.00
New Orleans Circus...
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THE CHARLESTON COURIER, S.C., Sept., 1849 Pg. 3 has a nice ad for the
"Great New Orleans Circus" that includes a woodcut of one of the
equestrian events. Nice condition.
$37.00