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Suggestions for Novices
We invite you to explore the hobby of collecting rare newspapers. To this end, the following items have been priced at $16 or less and make great "entry level" items for novices.
120512
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1763 A pre-Revolutionary War newspaper from England, which is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today! Various news from around the world plus Parliamentary and legal notices and various advertisements as well. Measures about 7 by 11 inches, nice condition.
$15.00
1797 Print Plate Monument of Harbord Herrice
120702
Here is an 18th Century print from the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE See photo. 1797
$13.00
153037
THE PHILADELPHIA AURORA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1800. A folio-size, singlesheet newspaper with various news and ads of the day. Simple masthead (see photo) in nice condition. 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 20"x13".
$11.00
153071
THE LONDON PACKET OR NEW LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, 1800. A rather handsome issue with a nice engraving in the middle of the masthead (see photo). Various news from Parliament, plus other contendt as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Partial red ink stamp on first of four pages. Measures about 18x12 ... See More
$10.00
153494
SUPPLEMENT TO THE BOSTON COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL GAZETTE, June 15, 1801 A folio-size singlesheet with the "Wholesale Prices Current, At Boston" SUPPLEMENT TO THE BOSTON COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL GAZETTE, June 15, 1801 A folio-size singlesheet with the "Wholesale Prices Current, At Boston" & two charts: "Price of Stocks" SUPPLEMENT TO THE BOSTON COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL GAZETTE, June 15, ... See More
$15.00
150179
CENTINEL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT, Boston, Sept. 23, 1801 A singlesheet being all ads. Edge curling & tears. Foxing spots
$16.00
150467
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 15, 1801 Pg. 2 has: "Surrender of
Alexandria, &c., Official." A pg. 2 report from Philadelphia says: "A motion
made in the House of Representatives of Kentucky, to appoint a Chaplin
[sic], was rejected!" In good, untrimmed condition.
$15.00
153098
THE PORT FOLIO,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1802
*"By Oliver Oldschool, Esq."
*Literary content and political editorials and comments
*Published in Philadelphia
"By Oliver Oldschool, Esq." Contains literary content, but some political editorials and comments as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown, and ... See More $13.00
*"By Oliver Oldschool, Esq."
*Literary content and political editorials and comments
*Published in Philadelphia
"By Oliver Oldschool, Esq." Contains literary content, but some political editorials and comments as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown, and ... See More $13.00
150351
REPUBLICAN WATCHTOWER, New York, Apr. 21, 1802 "An Act" on page 3 about the collection of taxes concludes on page 4 where it is signed The: Jefferson. A few tears at the spine. Foxing spots, o/w good.
$16.00
151442
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 11, 1802 The bkpg. has: "Died--In Paris, Citizen Dolomeau, professor of Minerology of the Museum of Natural History..." and a bit more. The mineral "dolomite" is named for him. Generally good.
$16.00
151040
MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 29, 1802. Click the camera below to see the interesting page 2 article headed: "New Planets" which has some interesting reading. Not a lengthy article, yet fascinating nonetheless given this early date. Folio-size, 4 pages, scattered foxing, some tears at margins, and a tiny wear hole on the front leaf.
$16.00
1802 Lion Advertisment
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NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Dec. 1, 1802 The ftpg. has a notice about the "King Of Beasts" which includes a nice woodcut of a lion (see inset). Gives details about where to see a local display this "beautiful African Lion", plus mention that he was caught "in the woods of Goree, in Africa". Lite rubbing in unrelated text.
$16.00
153090
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, New York, 1803 A nice and quite early newspaper from this city filled with various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. From the year of the Louisiana Purchase! 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 19"x14" and contains 4 pages. Light ... See More
$16.00
Cast Iron Kitchen Furniture...
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NEW-YORK EVENING POST, 1804 The bkpg. has an ad for: "Patent Cast Iron Kitchen Furniture Warehouse." Includes details about the business and small woodcuts of six types of cast iron cookware. Some ftpg. wear, traces of foxing, otherwise good.
$15.00
150678
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Jan. 2, 1804 Page 2 has a lengthy poem: "To The
Patrons Of The New-York Evening Post" being the Carrier's Address. Small
hole at the fold juncture and heavy foxing in the upper half of the front
page, otherwise generally good.
$15.00
151333
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, EXTRA, Boston, Apr. 4, 1804 Contains many ads and two reports under "Amusements". Quarto-size, 4 pgs. Untrimmed.
$15.00
151884
BOSTON WEEKLY MAGAZINE, May 19, 1804 Pg. 3 report from England tells of a battle in the Mediterranean: "...in which, it is said, Lord Nelson was killed." A false report, as Nelson was killed in 1805. Quarto.
$16.00
151670
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 24, 1804 A page 2 report from "Pennsylvania" gives some particulars about the discovery of a lead mine on Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County on the property of Francis Dacosta. Partially rejoined at the spine, light dampstain in the outer margin.
$16.00
Rare Title 1805 Philadelphia....
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EVENING FIRE-SIDE; OR WEEKLY INTELLIGENCE, Phila., Jan. 26, 1805.
* 1805 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Uncommon Title
The sixth page has an interesting article: Preservation Of Cider. Other literary topics. "Quarto-size, 8 pages, third leaf has a small hole in the lower margin, otherwise in good condition.
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$15.00
* 1805 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Uncommon Title
The sixth page has an interesting article: Preservation Of Cider. Other literary topics. "Quarto-size, 8 pages, third leaf has a small hole in the lower margin, otherwise in good condition.
151172
THE BALANCE, Hudson, N.Y., 1807 Has the text of a political speech, and
various news reports. Quarto-size with 4 pgs., in vey good condition.
$13.00
151372
SUPPLEMENT TO THE PALLADIUM, Boston, Apr. 3, 1807 Singlesheet issue of quarto-size, mostly filled with ads. Bkpg. has 7 illus. ship ads.
$14.00
150769
THE REPERTORY, Boston, July 28, 1807 Page 3 has a report: "Robbery With Intent To Murder!!" "One Thousand Dollar Reward" being a detailed report about a man with a large amount of cash who was shot and robbed by two villains. Light wear, some foxing.
$12.00
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807....
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, & WASHINGTON ADVERTISER, Sept. 16, 1807.
* USS Chesapeake
* HMS Leopard
* Sailors removed
Page 3 has various depositions and documents proving the nativity of the three seamen taken from the Chesapeake. More of the same on the back page. Red-inked institution stamp in the upper right corner of the front page and page 3, areas of lite foxing
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$16.00
* USS Chesapeake
* HMS Leopard
* Sailors removed
Page 3 has various depositions and documents proving the nativity of the three seamen taken from the Chesapeake. More of the same on the back page. Red-inked institution stamp in the upper right corner of the front page and page 3, areas of lite foxing
Boston Advertisement Extra
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE EXTRA, Boston, May 25, 1809.
* Advertisement Extra !
A folio-size singlesheet containing mostly ads and notices. A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing.
$13.00
* Advertisement Extra !
A folio-size singlesheet containing mostly ads and notices. A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing.
150978
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 30, 1809 The bkpg. has an ad headed:
"Exhibition" "The Royal Tiger & Tigress" which gives details about the
exhibition and includes a nice woodcut of two tigers. Trimmed a bit close at
the right causing minor unrelated loss, some light foxing.
$10.00
150263
THE COLUMBIAN (For The Country), N.Y., Feb. 24, 1810 Ftpg. has a short introductory note signed by: James Madison. Small hole in masthead.
$15.00
152119
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 27, 1810 Page 2 has: "Repeal Of The Milan and Berlin Decrees" which includes the letter from the French Foreign Minister to American Minister John Armstrong as well as the text of the Decree Trianon. The so-called repeal and the decree were part of a deceptive plan conceived by Napoleon to mislead the U. S. which ultimately caused even more complications in the... See More
$15.00
153038
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR, London, 1811. A quarto-size newspaper with various news of the day from all corners of the globe. The front page includes a partial red-inked tax stamp in a lower corner. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format and condition as shown. Measures 12"x10", in nice condition.
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150675
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL EXTRA, Boston, July 3, 1811 A four page extra containing the "Hon. Robert's Smith's Address To the People of the United States" being his explanation that led to his resignation as Secretary of State. Sources say that he was actually dismissed by President Madison. Measures 15 by 10 inches, untrimmed and in good condition.
$12.00
151411
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL EXTRA newspaper from Boston, dated July 3, 1811. The entire 4 page issue is taken up with "Hon. Robert Smith's Address to the People of The United States" concerning his resignation as Secretary of State. Issue was never trimmed, measures about 10 1/2 by 15 1/2 inches. Very nice condition! Uncommon EXTRA.
$14.00
150375
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 26, 1811 The ftpg.
has: "Affair Of The Little Belt" being the correspondence between James
Monroe and Mr. Morier, followed by those between Monroe and Foster. All
letters are signed in type by their respective authors. Subscriber's name
written above the masthead, light fold rubbing and some foxing.
$14.00
150515
NEW-YORK SPECTATOR, Dec. 4, 1811 The ftpg. has a report that includes figures for 'Receipts And Expenditures' and the 'Public Debt'. The report is signed in type: Albert Gallatin. 'Affair Of The Little Belt' begins on the ftpg. and ends on pg. 2 re. court testimony. Generally good.
$14.00
Enormous Creature...
151244
NEW YORK HERALD, July/Aug. 1812 Bkpg. notice for the: "Mommoth Turtle
In Scudder's American Museum" takes nearly half a column and offers
many details about this enormous creature. Includes a rather large
woodcut of the turtle's head as well. Good.
$15.00
150206
SALEM GAZETTE, Mass., Jan. 14, 1814 "French Bulletins" on pg. 2 is a short report that concludes with: "...Buonaparte Has Been Defeated" . Good.
$14.00
Dexter-Gray Gov. Ticket...
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, 1814 A ftpg. political ad supports the Dexter-Gray ticket for governor & Lieut. Gov. Just above the ad is a small woodcut of a ship that has a banner with: "Don't Give Up The Ship." Traces of foxing, otherwise mostly nice.
$14.00
152908
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER from Baltimore, Maryland , 1815 This 16 page newspaper measures just 10 x 6 inches and is in nice condition. This issue contains news of the day (mostly political) from not only the United States but around the world. Nice condition.
$15.00
153056
GALIGNANI'S MESSENGER, Paris, 1815. An interesting newspaper from France but printed in English, and featuring a red-inked tax stamp in the masthead. Various news of advertisements. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. For pages measuring approximately 14x10 inches. Nice condition.
$13.00
152907
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER from Baltimore, Maryland, 1816 This 16 page newspaper measures just 10 x 6 inches and is in nice condition. This issue contains news of the day (mostly political) from not only the United States but around the world. Nice condition.
$12.00
152078
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Jan. 4, 1816 The ftpg. has a lengthy poem being the annual carriers' address to the subscribers of this newspaper. Second leaf is missing a small corner piece, otherwise good.
$16.00
Goodwin and Dodd... Watchmaking...
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CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, February, 1816 A bkpg. business ad for "Goodwin and Dodd" offers "A large assortment of English and French Watches" plus tools for clock and watchmaking. Includes small woodcuts of pocket-watches & a larger one of an anniversary clock. Traces of foxing.
$16.00
1816 Boston Gazette
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BOSTON GAZETTE, EXTRA, April 15, 1816 An untrimmed singlesheet with ads and notices. Dampstaining through the middle, otherwise good.
$12.00
150632
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 16, 1816 Inside has a fullpg. diagram: "Plan Of Algiers" which shows the position of the Algerine fleet. Includes a 13 point legend. Octavo-size, 16 pgs., generally good.
$11.00
1817 Paris France....
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JOURNAL DES DEBATS, Paris, France, January 16, (1817).
* Uncommon Paris France
* Early 19th century original
Has news and content concerning Politiques Et Litteraires. Note: There is no year in the masthead, but the ftpg. does have an item dated 4 septembre 1816. Fold rubbing and some minor wear on the front page, small piece missing in the upper margin, some foxing. Measures 13 1/2 by 8
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$10.00
* Uncommon Paris France
* Early 19th century original
Has news and content concerning Politiques Et Litteraires. Note: There is no year in the masthead, but the ftpg. does have an item dated 4 septembre 1816. Fold rubbing and some minor wear on the front page, small piece missing in the upper margin, some foxing. Measures 13 1/2 by 8
1817 Newspaper from Baltimore, Maryland
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER from Baltimore, Maryland and dated: 1817 This 16 page newspaper measures just 10 x 6 inches and is in nice condition. This issue contains news of the day (mostly political) not only from the United States but from around the world. Nice condition.
$12.00
150599
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Jan. 5, 1818 The ftpg. has a lengthy poem
being the "New-Years' Address To The Patrons Of The Connecticut Mirror." In
good condition.
$15.00
151073
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, dated Jan. 31, 1818. This issue contains on the back page a rather small, classified-type ad with a small heading: "GUITAR" with the text of the ad reading: "For sale cheap--a new, elegant and superior toned English Guitar, together with instruction book, strings, etc. Inquire at the Centinel Counting Room". Have you ever seen an earlier ad for a guitar? A folio-size, 4... See More
$14.00
152905
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER from Baltimore, Maryland, 1818 This 16 page newspaper measures just 10 x 6 inches and is in nice condition. This issue contains news of the day (mostly political) from not only the United States but around the world. Nice condition.
$12.00
150605
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 28, 1818 "Notice To Surgeons" on pg. 3
is an ad for a business that sells surgical instruments. The ad includes a
woodcut of an ominous-looking saw, apparently used for surgery. Light wear
and rubbing, some traces of foxing.
$15.00
153100
THE PHILADELPHIA REGISTER AND NATIONAL RECORDER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1819 A small-size paper with varied content including news of the day, politics, and other items. 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 10x6 inches and contains 16 pages. Minor foxing.
$14.00
151413
CONNECTICUT MIRROR newspaper from Hartford, dated April 5, 1819. See the photo below for just 2/3 of the large front page campaign ad supporting various men for the "State Ticket" with the huge wood engraving of the eagle with shield. Browning and some waterstaining and slightly close-trimmed in the lower right corner. Complete, 4 page issue.
$15.00




























