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.
Item #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.
Item #544752
PAPERS & ADDRESSES OF WILLIAM WATTS BALL - THE EDITOR AND THE REPUBLIC", edited by Anthony Harrigan, (1954) 210 pgs., with dust jacket.
Item #544753
"THE THOMSON EMPIRE - The First Fifty Years", by Susan Goldenberg (1984). 260 pgs., with dust jacket.
Item #544754
"THE HEARSTS, FAMILY AND EMPIRE - The Later Years", by Lindsay Chaney and Michael Cieply (1981) 410 pgs., with dust jacket.
Item #544755
"A GOOD LIFE - Newspapering and Other Adventures", by Ben Bradlee, (1995), 514 pgs., with dust jacket
Item #544756
"LUCE AND HIS EMPIRE", by W. A. Swanberg, (1972) 530 pgs. with dust jacket
Item #544757
"HORACE GREELEY - Voice Of The People", by William Harlan Hale, (1950) 376 pgs.
Item #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
Item #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
Item #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.
Item #545535
PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS - A Bibliography of Bibliographies - Volume Two", by Theodore Besterman (1971) Hardbound 270 pgs.
Item #545595
"C. P. SCOTT 1846-1932--The Making of The 'Manchester Guardian' " (1946). Hardbound with dust jacket, 250 pgs.
Item #120512
January 1, 1763
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.
Print of the Monument of Harbord Herrice....
Item #120702
December 1, 1797
Here is an 18th Century print from the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from 1797. See photo. This is the plate only, not the magazine.
Item #153037
January 1, 1800
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".
Item #153071
January 1, 1800
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
A bad shot... gun duel...
Item #593571
July 5, 1800
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, July 5, 1800 Page 3 has an item: "Another Duel!" which notes: "We hear from Oxford, Mass., that 2 lieutenants of the army...had a meeting to settle an affair of honor; and we are concerned to state that one of the bloody combatants received a dangerous wound in the toe!" (see).
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, light foxing, nice condition.... See More
Item #153494
June 15, 1801
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.
Singlesheet of advertisements...
Item #150179
September 23, 1801
CENTINEL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT, Boston, Massachusetts, September 23, 1801 A single-sheet being comprised all of advertisements.
Edge curling and tears along with foxing spots.
Item #551485
October 7, 1801
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.
Item #153098
January 1, 1802
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 #153090
January 1, 1803
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
Item #550844
November 28, 1805
BOSTON GAZETTE, Massachusetts, November 28, 1805
* Early 19th century original
* General William Eaton
* Battle of Derne fame
On page 2 under "Merited Tribute Of Respect" is a report from Richmond stating that on "...the 14th inst. a dinner was given at the Eagle Tavern by the citizens...to...General EATON... [for] his...heroic enterprise in the expedition to Derne...The com... See More
Item #151172
January 1, 1807
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
January 1, 1808
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.
James Madison signature...
Item #150263
February 24, 1810
THE COLUMBIAN (For The Country), New York, February 24, 1810 Ftpg. has a short introductory note for the article "Navigation of the Mobile" signed in type by: James Madison. Other news of the day and advertisements are within.
This is complete in four pages with a slight irregular left margin and a small hole in masthead, otherwise in good condition.
Huge eagle in the masthead...
Item #551610
August 24, 1810
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.
Item #153038
January 1, 1811
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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"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
January 1, 1813
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.
Willie Blount...
Item #541424
October 10, 1815
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...
Item #152908
October 28, 1815
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.
Item #152078
January 4, 1816
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.
Vermont statistics...
Item #152907
January 27, 1816
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.
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.
Case of Judge Bland...
Item #152906
February 1, 1817
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.
New Year's poem...
Item #150599
January 5, 1818
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Connecticut, January 5, 1818 The front page has a lengthy poem being the "New-Years' Address To The Patrons Of The Connecticut Mirror."
Other news and advertisements are within.
This is complete in four pages measuring approximately 19.75 x 13.25 inches and is in good condition.
Surgical instruments advertisement includes a saw...
Item #150605
February 28, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, February 28, 1818 "Notice To Surgeons" on page 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.
Other news and advertisements are within.
This is complete in four pages with light wear and rubbing, some traces of foxing.
Item #153078
January 1, 1820
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
January 1, 1820
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
Yellow Fever At New Orleans In 1820...
Item #203628
October 14, 1820
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
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
January 1, 1822
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
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 #152903
October 30, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER Baltimore, October 30,1824 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.
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