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.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.
1722 Newspaper... Displayable...
Item #576583
May 10, 1722
THE POST-BOY, London, May 10, 1722 A very early & handsome masthead with two engraving, one showing a post boy on horseback trumpeting the news. A single-sheet newspaper printed on both sides with various reports from throughout Europe plus a few advertisements as well.
A nice issue in good condition that measures about 8 1/2 by 14 inches.
Item #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.
Uncommon British title...
Item #577611
February 28, 1792
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, February 28, 1792 A nice "typical" folio-size newspaper of 4 pages from the 18th century. There is a wealth of news of the day on the front page and inside pages with some ads scattered throughout as well. Minor wear at the margins, various light browning & mild wear, generally good. See photos.
Print of the monument of Harbord Herrice....
Item #120702
December 2, 1797
Here is an 18th century print from the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from 1797. See photo. This is the plate only, not the magazine.
With a full red tax stamp...
Item #577707
April 15, 1798
THE OBSERVER, London, April 15, 1798 A fine, folio size newspaper of 4 page with various news & ads from the late 18th century, during the time of the Napoleonic war and the action in Egypt & elsewhere. Most of the news is from the United Kingdom but some other European reports as well.
Never-trimmed margins and with a full red-inked tax stamp on pg. 2. Nice condition.
Item #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... See More
Item #603504
August 2, 1800
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Aug. 2, 1800 Inside has: "The Celebrated Hogarth", being the British painter; "Military Anecdote" "A Destructive Hail Storm" and news from Paris, among other items.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.
a letter from Richmond concerning the scourge...
Item #605516
August 16, 1800
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Aug. 16, 1800 Page 3 has; "Summary of the Late News" which includes a letter from Richmond concerning the "scourge" which has afflicted the city.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.
Item #619941
September 13, 1800
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Sept. 13, 1800 Although there are some news tidbits, there is much literary content. Four pages, loss to a lower corner affects 2 words on the ftpg., minor upper corner loss, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches.
Singlesheet of advertisements...
Item #150179
September 23, 1801
CENTINEL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT, Boston, Massachusetts, September 23, 1801 A single-sheet being comprised all of advertisements.
Rough edges along with foxing (see images).
Item #153098
THE PORT FOLIO, Philadelphia, 1802 "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 will generally be in better condition. Measures 13x10 inches and contains 8 pages.... See More
Item #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.
1808 from Hudson, New York...
Item #152434
BALANCE ADVERTISER, Hudson, New York, 1808. This paper is interesting in that it is taken up entirely with advertisements (see). Complete 4 page issue, generally nice, measures about 10 by 12 inches. The image shown is only representative. Most issues do not contain illustrated ads, but have the same look and condition as the one shown.
Boston Advertisement Extra
Item #216173
May 25, 1809
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.
* Advertisement Extra !
A folio-size singlesheet containing mostly ads and notices. A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing.
"Extra" containing Honorable Robert's Smith's address to the People...
Item #150675
July 3, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL EXTRA, Boston, Massachusetts, 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.
Complete in four pages measuring 15 by 10 inches, untrimmed and in good conditi... See More
Item #151411
July 3, 1811
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.
Little Belt Affair correspondences...
Item #150375
November 26, 1811
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Massachusetts, November 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.
Complete in four pages with light fold rubbing... See More
The War of 1812...
Item #207496
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, dated during the War of 1812. The issue you will receive is similar to the issues shown in the image - slight wear, minor staining and foxing, etc.. The issue will be dated from during the War of 1812, and will have war related news and news of the day. A great issue to own at an incredible price.
1813 Jaguar ad...
Item #575855
August 17, 1813
THE AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, August 17, 1813
* Jaguar exhibition ad with woodcut print
* Nice masthead engraving
A handsome engraving of a heraldic eagle in the masthead (see) and with various news of the day and several advertisements including a illustrated ad on page 3 titled: "JAGUAR Or The American Tiger"
Complete in 4 pages, vario... See More
Goodwin and Dodd... Watchmaking...
Item #151592
February 1, 1816
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.
Cape Cod Canal... Fire at Yale College...
Item #571860
February 12, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, February 12, 1818 The frontpage has a detailed and lengthy legislative bill concerning the "Cape Cod Canal" which is almost 1 3/4 column in length. Also an "Anecdote of Gen. Jackson" which describes how he adopted an Indian baby. Page 2 contains a report of a fire at Yale College.
Complete in four pages measuring appro... See More
Item #153078
THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, 1820 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many 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 20x15 inches, four pages, cleanly cut at the spine not causing any text loss. Generally quite nice.
Introductory issue at a low price...
Item #207492
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England. This magazine is dated in the 1820's and contains about 56 pages. The front page has a nice engraving of St. John's Gate.The issue contains news & articles from around the world and is in nice condition. A nice period item form the 19th century. Please note - the issue you will receive will be dated from the 1820's, and will be... See More
1820 James Monroe, Peoria IL act...
Item #575749
May 31, 1820
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND BOSTON PATRIOT, Massachusetts, May 31, 1820
* President James Monroe act
* Peoria, Illinois land
Page 2 has under "Ny Authority" and a small illustration of a heraldic eagle: "An Act for the relief of the inhabitants of the village of Peoria, in the State of Illinois" which is signed in type: James Monroe (see)
Other news o... See More
deaf and dumb...
Item #575374
October 18, 1820
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Oct. 18, 1820 Page 3 has a interesting article: "The Deaf & Dumb Fond of Music" being a letter about a musical artist born deaf and dumb (see). Page 3 also has an article on: "Mr. Guille's Ascension" in a balloon.
Four pages, nice condition.
Eating rattlesnake in Florida...
Item #150635
April 7, 1821
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, July 7, 1821 A writer relates his experience in eating rattlesnake (almost) in a front page article head: "The Rattle-snake eaten in East Florida."
Other news and advertisements, some which are illustrated, are within.
This is complete in four pages, untrimmed, and is in nice condition.
Item #153051
THE COURIER, London, 1822. A nice, "typical" newspaper from England during the early 19th century,w tih the entire front page taken up with ads and various news of the day on the inside pages. In great condition with a partial red-inked tax stamp at the top of page one. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measur... See More
Presidential Candidates... 1820 Census...
Item #572890
January 26, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 26, 1822. Inside the issue is a report "Next President"... "Pretty work for eight dollars a day!" This article is approximately one full page and includes the names of the those put forth as candidates. The front page and another page inside the issue is reporting on "The Census". Other news of the government an... See More
Jefferson City becomes the capital of Missouri... Benefits for Revolutionary War veterans...
Item #573187
February 23, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Feb. 23, 1822
* Jefferson City, Missouri, becomes capital
Inside has a report headed: "Mexico" which begins: "The direct news from Mexico...is that the whole kingdom has declared independence & sworn to maintain it...A provisional government is in operation & in the latter part of the month of December delegates to... See More
An uncommon title...
Item #575782
November 2, 1822
BOSTONIAN & MECHANICS JOURNAL, Boston, November 2, 1822
* Uncommon Title
As noted at the top of the front page, this relative uncommon title is: "...devoted to science, arts, and miscellany...". Four pages, small folio size, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Item #151796
October 25, 1823
THE NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Phila., Oct. 25, 1823 "Reflections On Volcanos By Guy Lussac" takes three columns on the ftpg. and part of a column on pg. 2. These "reflections" were read before the Royal Academy at Paris. Traces of foxing, otherwise good.
Item #150655
February 11, 1824
SUPPLEMENT TO THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, (Washington), Feb. 11, 1824 A folio-size singlesheet, most of which is taken up by a "Speech Of Mr. M'Lane, (Of Del.)". Traces of foxing but mostly nice. Untrimmed.
Gold mining in Aruba...
Item #150329
August 28, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated August 28, 1824. See the photo below for the short article on an inside page concerning gold mining in Aruba. An uncommon account. A complete, 16 page issue measuring 6 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing throughout but causing no loss of readability.
Item #153255
THE PENNY MAGAZINE, London, 1836. A small illustrated periodical with
an illustrated frontpage. 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 12x 8 inches, 8 pages, some
foxing throughout.
Goose and Gridiron in 1827
Item #219430
May 4, 1827
NEW-YORK AMERICAN, May 4, 1827.
* Goose and Gridiron
A page 3 notice for The New-York Goose and Gridiron Refectory states that the owner has returned to his old stand and is ready to serve the public. Includes a small engraving of a goose on a flatiron. News of the day includes: "Police" "Virginia Elections" and more. Some edge wear, foxing spot in unrelated content, otherwise in g
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* Goose and Gridiron
A page 3 notice for The New-York Goose and Gridiron Refectory states that the owner has returned to his old stand and is ready to serve the public. Includes a small engraving of a goose on a flatiron. News of the day includes: "Police" "Virginia Elections" and more. Some edge wear, foxing spot in unrelated content, otherwise in g
By the Quakers...
Item #153059
THE FRIEND, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1828. A small-size Quaker newspaper subtitled: "A Religious and Literary Journal" which pretty much describes its contents. 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 11x 9 inches and containing 8 pages.
A rare title...Religious magazine...
Item #577431
May 1, 1828
NEW JERUSALEM MAGAZINE, (Boston), May, 1828
* Rare title
Although the Boston imprint does not appear on the ftpg., we enclose a copy of the volume's titlepg. which verifies the city of publication. A religious publication with contents including: "Life of Swedenborg" "Illustrations of Scripture" "Treatise on Heaven & Hell" and more. Complete in 32 pages,... See More
Early medical periodical...
Item #577429
August 10, 1831
THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed in the masthead, Philadelphia, August 10, 1831 Among the articles within are: "Infirmities of the Senses" "Resorts for Invalids" "Clean Cellars" "Effects of Decayed Teeth" "Defective Vision" "Offensive Breath" "The Quack" &a... See More
Early Christmas Poem in 1831....
Item #218166
December 30, 1831
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE AND JOURNAL AND ZIONS HERALD, N.Y., Dec. 30, 1831.
* Early christmas poem
On the back page under Poetry is a poem: Christmas Day that has a religious theme. Other news of the day (mostly religious). Dampstain in the upper right corner slightly affects the poem, fold foxing on the front page, occasional foxing.
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* Early christmas poem
On the back page under Poetry is a poem: Christmas Day that has a religious theme. Other news of the day (mostly religious). Dampstain in the upper right corner slightly affects the poem, fold foxing on the front page, occasional foxing.
Item #153096
THE REFORMERS' GAZETTE, Glasgow, Scotland, 1832 A small periodical with a very ornate and decorative engraving in the masthead. This is a political piece focused on the reform of some aspect of Scottish or British politics at the time. 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 8x5 inches and co... See More
Item #152288
March 23, 1832
NEW-YORK SPECTATOR, March 23, 1832 Ftpg. has a detailed meeting report: "Young Men's Auxiliary Colonization Society" along with a list of the officers &managers. Some light foxing.
Item #153102
PARLEY'S MAGAZINE, Boston, Massachusetts, 1833 A little newspaper for children with several illustrations within. 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 8x6 inches and contains approximately 1 pages. Occasional foxing and uneven margins.
Flathead Indians poem in 1833...
Item #217632
August 2, 1833
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE AND JOURNAL AND ZIONS HERALD, New York, Aug. 2, 1833.
* Flathead Indians poem
The back page has a poem: "The Flat-Head Indians". By Miss E. Powers. Other topic of the day. Some fold foxing, otherwise in nice condition. 4 pages.
* Flathead Indians poem
The back page has a poem: "The Flat-Head Indians". By Miss E. Powers. Other topic of the day. Some fold foxing, otherwise in nice condition. 4 pages.
Rip Raps, Virginia...
Item #221718
August 26, 1833
EVENING POST, N.Y., Aug. 26, 1833.
* President Andrew Jackson
* Rip Raps, Virginia
* Hampton Roads
* Fortress Monroe
Page 2 has a report about the return of the President from the Rip Raps where he went for some rest. Says he had an agreeable voyage going hither and tither in the steamboat Columbia, and that the return trip to Washington, a distance of 230 miles, took 19 hours. Other ne
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* President Andrew Jackson
* Rip Raps, Virginia
* Hampton Roads
* Fortress Monroe
Page 2 has a report about the return of the President from the Rip Raps where he went for some rest. Says he had an agreeable voyage going hither and tither in the steamboat Columbia, and that the return trip to Washington, a distance of 230 miles, took 19 hours. Other ne
Item #150308
November 30, 1833
THE PENNY MAGAZINE, London, Nov. 30, 1833 A quarto-size publication, the ftpg. has a halfpg. illustration: "Central Nave of St. Peter's" in Rome. Small stain in the outer margin, o/w good.
Exploring the influence of war on domestic Life...
Item #153036
ADVOCATE OF PEACE, (Hartford, Connecticut), 1834. An interesting magazine which has war as its theme, and the value of peace as opposed to war. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Forty-six pages measuring 9"x6", disbound without outer wrappers.
Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
Item #583773
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
Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
Item #601724
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).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 1... See More
Chemistry Discovery Of Kreosot...
Item #201137
September 27, 1834
THE NEW-YORKER, Sept. 27, 1834 An interesting pg. 3 report begins: "A great discovery in Chemistry, has...been made by Dr. Reichenback, of Germany; he having succeeded in extracting from tar and smoke a hitherto unknown substance which he calls Kreosot..." and more. A few traces of foxing.
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