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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.
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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
153037
THE PHILADELPHIA AURORA, 1800. A folio-size, single sheet 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" & two charts: "Price of Stocks" & "Course of Exchange" taking the entire ftpg. All ads on the bkpg. Lite dampstaining.
$15.00
551485
CENTINEL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT, Boston, Oct. 7, 1801 As the title would suggest this single sheet supplement is filled entirely with advertisements. This is the advertising piece of the famous "Columbian Centinel" newspaper. The bkpg. includes 21 illustrated ship ads. Minor wear at the edges, generally very nice condition. Folio size.
$13.00
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
$13.00
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 contain... See More
$16.00
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Night".
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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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
$7.00
* Early Tennessee...
* Governor William Blount...
On the back page under "Tennessee" is the "Governor's Message", signed in type: Willie Blount. Text takes up 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day includes: "Maryland Elections" "Sporting Intelligence" and more.
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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
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
153078
THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, NY, 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.
$12.00
544750
"RALPH INGERSOLL - A Biography", by Roy Hoopes (1985) Ingersoll was involved in the creation of "The New Yorker", "Fortune" "Life" and the newspaper "PM". With dust jacket.
$15.00
544752
PAPERS & ADDRESSES OF WILLIAM WATTS BALL - THE EDITOR AND THE REPUBLIC", edited by Anthony Harrigan, (1954) 210 pgs., with dust jacket.
$15.00
544753
"THE THOMSON EMPIRE - The First Fifty Years", by Susan Goldenberg (1984). 260 pgs., with dust jacket.
$12.00
544754
"THE HEARSTS, FAMILY AND EMPIRE - The Later Years", by Lindsay Chaney and Michael Cieply (1981) 410 pgs., with dust jacket.
$12.00
544755
"A GOOD LIFE - Newspapering and Other Adventures", by Ben Bradlee, (1995), 514 pgs., with dust jacket
$12.00
544758
"ANDREW BRADFORD, COLONIAL JOURNALIST - A Dissertation in English presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy", by Anna Janney DeArmond (1949) 272 pgs., paperback
$12.00
544764
"IT HAPPENS EVERY THURSDAY" by Jane S. McIlvaine. This is a "history" of creating & publishing the Downingtown, Pa., "Archive" weekly newspaper. (1953) 232 pgs. with dust jacket
$12.00
544766
"IN THE COMPANY OF WRITERS - A Life In Publishing", by Charles Scribner, Jr., Based on the oral history by Joel R. Gardner, (1990) 192 pgs. with dust jacket
$12.00
544767
"SAUCE FOR THE GANDER - The Amazing Story of a Fabulous Newspaper", by Frank Mallen. This is a history of the New York "Graphic" newspaper. (1954) with dust jacket
$12.00
544769
"SUPERSTITION AND THE PRESS", by Curtis D. MacDougall (1983) paperback, 616 pgs. It includes chapters on horoscopes, astrologers, prophecy, doomsday, fortune telling, spiritualism, ghosts, poltergeists & exorcism, and much more.
$15.00
545535
PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS - A Bibliography of Bibliographies - Volume Two", by Theodore Besterman (1971) Hardbound 270 pgs.
$15.00
545595
"C. P. SCOTT 1846-1932--The Making of The 'Manchester Guardian' " (1946). Hardbound with dust jacket, 250 pgs.
$15.00
A print of Lord Chief Justice Mansfield...
120700
Here is an 18th Century print from the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1768. This is the plate only, not the magazine. See the photo.
$14.00
Print of the Monument of Harbord Herrice....
120702
Here is an 18th Century print from the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from 1797. See photo. This is the plate only, not the magazine.
$13.00
150179
CENTINEL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT, Boston, Sept. 23, 1801 A singlesheet being all ads. Edge curling & tears. Foxing spots
$16.00
1802 Lion Advertisement...
587600
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, November 20, 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
Rare Title 1805 Philadelphia....
215137
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
William Hogarth print...
538374
"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1, 1807NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Night".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portraiture to comic stri
... See More $13.00
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.
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
Huge eagle in the masthead...
551610
COLUMBIAN CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Aug. 24, 1810 See the photo for perhaps the largest heraldic eagle engraving to be found in a masthead, the wingspan stretching nearly 7 inches. But unfortunately there is a wear hole in the right wing of the eagle, and other rubbing wear causing this to be a "2nd rate" issue. Never bound nor trimmed, complete in 4 pgs.
$15.00
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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
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
The War of 1812...
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.
$7.00
Willie Blount...
541424
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington DC, Virginia, October 10, 1815 * Early Tennessee...
* Governor William Blount...
On the back page under "Tennessee" is the "Governor's Message", signed in type: Willie Blount. Text takes up 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day includes: "Maryland Elections" "Sporting Intelligence" and more.
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Bonaparte's letter...
152908
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 28, 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. This also contains an article "Bonaparte's letter - Observations on the allusion made by Bonaparte to Themistocles". Nice condition.
$15.00
Vermont statistics...
152907
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, January 27, 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. This issue also contains Vermont statistics. Nice condition.
$12.00
Goodwin and Dodd... Watchmaking...
151592
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
Case of Judge Bland...
152906
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 1, 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. This issue also contains the article on "The Case of Judge Bland". 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
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
150571
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1819 The ftpg. has a letter about the "Colonization of the Blacks" from the secretary of the American Colonization Society. Surface wear affects this letter. Areas of foxing.
$12.00
Introductory issue at a low price...
207492
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: 1820's and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. The issue is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper used during this time in history. A nice perio... See More
$7.00
Yellow Fever At New Orleans In 1820...
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER
, Baltimore, MD
October 14, 1820
.
This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A
lot of the news in this newspaper is government related.
Featured in this issue
is a report from New Orleans telling of the fatal yellow fever
that is spreading throughout the land . Report of Indian fights as
well.
Octavo-size in nice co... See More
$13.00
