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. 
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667009

A report from America...

Item #667009

April 14, 1772

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 14, 1772  Page 6 has a short report headed: "America" with a Newport, Rhode Island dateline concerning the seizure of ships.

Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.

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$13.50
667031

Trading pelts with the Eskimos...

Item #667031

August 25, 1772

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 25, 1772  The back page has a letter from: "Salem, in New England" which has a nice report concerning trading  beaver, ermine & other skins with the Eskimo Indians, taking nearly a full column.

Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

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667029

News from America...

Item #667029

September 01, 1772

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 1, 1772  Page 2 has 2 reports under "America" with Charleston and Philadelphia datelines. Also a letter from Boston which begins: "We carry as very hostile appearance in this part of America. We are preparing for an expedition but to what quarter of the world is uncertain..." with a bit more.

Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, very nice cond... See More  

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605516

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.

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619941
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.

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667345

Congratulations to Jefferson, with his replies...

Item #667345

May 14, 1801

AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, May 14, 1801  The ftpg. has a letter from the people of Columbia, S.C., offering their kind words to Thomas Jefferson with his recent inauguration as President. This is followed by: "The President's Reply" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.

Page 3 has a similar letter from the people of Suffield, Ct., with: "The President's Reply" signed... See More  

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150179

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).

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153098

By Oliver Oldschool...

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 10 by 13 inches and contains 8 pages.... See More  

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667409

Jefferson recognizes the ambassador from Spain...

Item #667409

February 12, 1802

NEW YORK EVENING POST, Feb. 12, 1802  Page 3 has a document from the President recognizing Don Valentin de Foranda as the duly recognized ambassador from Spain, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, some foxing at the fold & minor damp staining, good condition.

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667347

Jefferson is honored by National Institute of France...

Item #667347

April 03, 1803

NEW YORK HERALD, April 2, 1803 



* Thomas Jefferson

* Institut de France



Page 3 has an address from President Thomas Jefferson to the National Institute of France in which he humbly accepts the honor of being elected as: "...a foreign associate for the class of moral & political sciences...". It is signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, small piece from the blank spin... See More  

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667464

Thomas Jefferson on the judiciary in 1776...

Item #667464

May 10, 1803

THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, May 10, 1803  Page 2 has a nice items reflecting up a letter signed by: Th. Jefferson from 1776 concerning the judiciary.

Eight pages, 9 by 11 1/4 inches foxing & minor wear at the margins.

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667522

Problems with a loan to Thomas Jefferson...

Item #667522

June 21, 1803

THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 21, 1803  Most of page 2 is taken up with letters relating to a loan to Thomas Jefferson which he was delinquent--and deceptive--in repaying. Included is a letter signed: Th. Jefferson, from 1779.

Eight pages, 9 by 11 inches, various foxing, good condition.

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667521

Troubles with the First Barbary War...

Item #667521

December 16, 1803

NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 16, 1803  Although page 2 begins with a report from the Senate on the new mode for electing a President & Vice President (see), the prime content might be the various reports relating to the troubles that were the Barbary War. Included is a letter to Congress relating to this as well, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, loss to an upper corner p... See More  

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667559

Thomas Jefferson & James Madison...

Item #667559

February 13, 1806

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 13, 1806  The front page message from the President to the Senate communicates a report from the Sec. of State about neutral rights, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Hereafter is the report, signed in type: James Madison.

Four pages, bit close-trimmed at the top of page 2, good condition.

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Item from Catalog 340 (released for March, 2024)

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667537

Thomas Jefferson on the troubles with Spain...

Item #667537

April 04, 1806

THE REPERTORY, Boston, April 4, 1806  The middle of page 2 contains a letter from the President concerning the troubling situation  with Spain, one bit noting: "...the Spanish authorities were advancing into the disputed country to occupy new posts and make new settlements..." with more. The letter is signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, great c... See More  

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151172
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.

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152434

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.

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667404

Jefferson suggests raising additional forces...

Item #667404

March 01, 1808

NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 1, 1808 



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Message re. military forces




Page 2 has a message from the President to Congress, with his concern about rising tensions in Europe which may affect America, and with thoughts of raising additional military forces. Signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, some creases, good condition.... See More  

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667554

Jefferson advocates for a larger military...

Item #667554

March 09, 1808

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 9, 1808 



* President Thomas Jefferson



Page 3 has the: "President's Message" is signed in type: Th. Jefferson, and concerning the need to raise a larger military due to the troubling  situation in Europe.

Page 3 also has: "Forty Good Reasons For the Embargo".

Four pages, water staining causes no los... See More  

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216173

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.

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667520

Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy then Secretary of State...

Item #667520

June 29, 1811

NEW YORK HERALD, June 29, 1811  Most of page 2 is taken up with various letters concerning Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy in Jefferson's administration, then becoming Secretary of State for Madison. Smith & Madison would soon disagree on policy resulting in Smith's resignation in 1811.

Most of the text is an address by Smith, with other letters signed in type by: James Madis... See More  

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150375

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  

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667215

Lengthy on the Indian war in the War of 1812...

Item #667215

November 28, 1812

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 28, 1812  Inside has; "Monroe's Treaty" with subhead: "Treaty of Amity, Commerce & Navigation between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America" which takes several pages with 4 signatures in type, including James Monroe, and dated Dec. 31, 1806.

Also within: "New Sicilian Constitution" "Revolutionar... See More  

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207496

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 (between 6/18/1812 and 2/18/1815) and will have minor war related news and news of the day. A great issue to own at an incredible price. Although the image sho... See More  

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654332

Much on naval affairs...

Item #654332

December 23, 1815

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 23, 1815  Content includes : "A Proclamation" signed by the President: James Madison, requiring: "...all persons who have unlawfully taken possession of...public lands...to remove therefrom..." followed by a: "Naval Report" and then: "The Navy" taking nearly 4 pages, and the: "Naval Affairs"  ta... See More  

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654331

Two treaties signed by the President...

Item #654331

December 30, 1815

NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 30, 1815  Inside contains two treaties, the first: "Commercial Convention...To Regulate the Commerce Between the Territories of the U.S. and of  his Britannic Majesty" with the full text and  several signatures, including Madison and Monroe. Also a: "Treaty with Algiers" taking several pages and signed in type: James Madison... See More  

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667228

Terrific article on the life & character of Bonaparte...

Item #667228

November 23, 1816

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 23, 1816  Inside has a terrific article: "Remarks on Bonaparte" which takes over two pages. There is considerable detail on his character, actions, and life, the report beginning: "It is now time that the people of this country should be made acquainted with the real character of that extraordinary man...".

Some of the paragraph... See More  

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654178

James Madison's Address to the Agricultural Society of Albermarle...

Item #654178

July 18, 1818

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 18, 1818  Of importance is the multi-page printing of former President James Madison's Address to the Agricultural Society of Albermarle.

The Wiley Online Library, in regards to this lengthy address, states the following: "James Madison's 1818 Address to the Albemarle Agricultural Society offers new insight into the diverse historiogra... See More  

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153078

Typical newspaper from over 200 years ago...

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 15 by 20 inches, four pages, cleanly cut at the spine not causing any text loss. Generally quite nice.

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207492

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  

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150635

Eating rattlesnake in Florida...

Item #150635

April 07, 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.

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667256

Defending the United States... The Erie Canal...

Item #667256

June 23, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 23, 1821 



* Construction of the Erie Canal

* Great Lakes - Atlantic waterway




Inside has a letter signed by: J. C. Calhoun: "Report on Fortifications" which is followed by a 6 page report "To the Hon. Secretary of the War Department" on the fortifications in the United States, concerning the defense of the country.

The bac... See More  

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153051

London in 1822...

Item #153051
THE COURIER, London, 1822  A nice, "typical" newspaper from England during the early 19th century, with 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 t... See More  

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654093

Early for Western Pennsylvania...

Item #654093

October 17, 1822

THE PITTSBURGH RECORDER, Pennsylvania, October 17, 1822  The volume 1 number 49 issue of a quite uncommon and very early periodical from Western Penna. 

Articles within are: "Russia, as a Field for Missionary Effort"; "Anecdote of Boerhave"; "Christian Fidelity"; "Pittsburgh Sabbath School Association"; "Latest from Europe" and more.

Si... See More  

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151796

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.

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150655
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.

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150329

Gold mining in Aruba...

Item #150329

August 28, 1824

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 28, 1824  See the photo 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.

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153255

Penny magazine from London...

Item #153255
THE PENNY MAGAZINE, London, 1836  A small illustrated periodical with an illustrated front page. 

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 8 by 12 inches, 8 pages, some foxing throughout.

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219430

Goose and Gridiron in 1827

Item #219430

May 04, 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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153059

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.

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592781

From Philadelphia, PA...

Item #592781

January 01, 1831

NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, 1831-1835  (sample issue). A nice antebellum period newspaper from Philadelphia, PA. The 4 page issues have multiple folds with some wear and/or browning at the folds, but are not pulpish or heavily stained. News of the day and period advertising throughout.The image shows an example of what you will receive.... See More  

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637486

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  

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152288

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.

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153102

For children of the 1830's...

Item #153102
PARLEY'S MAGAZINE, Boston, 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 6 by 8 inches and contains approximately 8 pages. Occasional foxing and uneven margins.

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217632

Flathead Indians poem in 1833...

Item #217632

August 02, 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.

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150308

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.

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153036

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.

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583773

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  

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601724

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  

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672995

Check from Cooperstown, 1834...

Item #672995
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.

An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 1/2 by 5 1/2 inc... See More  

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$8.00
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