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 #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.
Discussing the Jay Treaty...
Item #604614
December 5, 1795
THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Dec. 5, 1795 Various literary items, but page 3 does have some news of the day, including a report headed: "Terrible Conflagration" in which 8 New York houses were destroyed (see). Also some discussion on the Jay Treaty (see).
Four pages, 9 3/4 by 12 inches, nice condition.
A 1790's literary newspaper...
Item #604149
May 18, 1796
THE NEW YORK WEEKLY MAGAZINE, May 18, 1796 Basically a literary newspaper, page 2 has: "The Fatal Effects of Indulging the Passions".
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 10 inches, nice condition.
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.
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
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. Although the image shows multiple issues, this is... See More
The successes of General Harrison...
Item #604143
October 28, 1813
BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 28, 1813 Page 2 has: "Gen. Harrison's Successes" "North Western Army" "Official Letter" and various military reports from Europe as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, 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.
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
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
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 treaty with states in Germany...
Item #604235
January 24, 1829
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 24, 1829 The top center of the front page is taken up with a broadside-look presentation of: "A Proclamation" by the President, concerning a treaty between the U.S. an states in present-day Germany. The document is in English & French & signed by H. Clay, and then also by the President: John Quincy Adams.
Four pages, the back page has many ... See More
Early medical periodical...
Item #637486
September 23, 1831
THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed in the masthead, Philadelphia, September 28, 1831 Among the articles within are: "The Russian Cholera"; "Causes of the Epidemic Cholera"; "Syrp of Milk"; "The Acclimating Principle of Plants"; "The Pleasures of a Canter"; & more.
Six... See More
Test items to test image uploader on new computer...
Item #650420
October 29, 1831
Test items to test image uploader on new computer...
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, two minor ink marks on the front page, good condition.
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."
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Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, two minor ink marks on the front page, good condition.
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."
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.
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
Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
Item #637341
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.
Item #151586
April 2, 1835
PATRIOT AND DEMOCRAT EXTRA, Hartford, Conn., Apr. 2, 1835 Contains political content relative to upcoming state elections. Fold wear on the first leaf causes a few small holes, plus fold foxing, mostly to the ftpg.
Item #151325
January 1, 1836
FESSENDEN'S SILK MANUAL & PRACTICAL FARMER, Boston, 1836 Has news and articles about the "Culture of Silk" and other agricultural endeavors. Octavo-size with 16 pages. Some foxing. A rare title.
Item #153069
THE HISTORICAL FAMILY LIBRARY, Cadiz, Ohio, 1836. A magazine of history, delving very extensively into just a few topics with each issue. Unusual in that this periodical's format was to use "flowing text", meaning sentences ran over from issue to issue, so any given publication whould begin in the middle of a sentence from the previous issue. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get ... See More
President Martin Van Buren...
Item #604313
October 18, 1836
VERMONT GAZETTE, Bennington, Oct. 18, 1836 Taking half of the front page & part of page 2 is the continuation of: "Mr. Van Buren's Letter" signed by him in type: M. Van Buren. The ftpg. also has: "Armed Mexicans and a Steamboat".
Four pages, tape mends inside do not affect readability, nice condition.
President Jackson to Congress...
Item #604531
December 10, 1836
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Dec. 10, 1836 Page 2 has a letter "to the Senate & House of Representatives" signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, light browning at some of the folds, mostly good.
Acts of Congress signed by Polk and Van Buren...
Item #604159
November 14, 1837
VERMONT GAZETTE, Bennington, a lot of 3 issues from 1837, each with a front page or pg. 3 Act of Congress signed in type by both James K. Polk and M. Van Buren.
Four pages each issue, some tape mends & minor foxing, generally good condition.
By Horace Greeley...
Item #153065
THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, 1838. A political newspaper by the famed publisher Horace Greeley, from very early in his career--before he began his famous "New York Tribune". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Four pages measuring 12"x10", some light staining.
Rare title from New Hampshire...
Item #578304
February 1, 1838
N.H. PATRIOT--EXTRA, Concord, New Hampshire, Feb., 1838
* Rare title
Just below the dateline is "Incontrovertible Facts - Democrats, Read ! " with most of the content being politics and finance reports. Four pages, very nice condition.
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