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Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #701055
September 10, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 10, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
The front page has an illustrated ad: "$20 Reward" for a runaway mulatto boy. Inside are ads for: "Negro Clothing" and 3 more reward ads for runaways.
Also of interest is a page 3 headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" wh... See More
Much on New Orleans: did the city fall to the Americans?
Item #700997
January 26, 1815
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 26, 1815 Inside has a few items from the closing events of the War of 1812 including: "Chesapeake Squadron" "From Sacket's Harbour" "Of New Orleans" the latter including: "A rumor has been afloat all the morning of the fall of New Orleans. There is, I understand no foundation for the report...". Actually New Orleans fell on Jan... See More
A great contemporary quote from Lincoln's famous speech - "A House divided against itself cannot stand."...
Item #700990
January 24, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 24, 1860 There is considerable reporting on the slavery issue, with a few mentions of Abraham Lincoln. However, of particular significance is the front page, column two re-printing of a portion of Lincoln's very famous speech in 1858 during the Lincoln-Douglas debates. During a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Douglas, speaking of Lincoln, state... See More
Military events in Canada...
Item #700899
October 30, 1746
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 30, 1746 The front page begins with a report datelined: "Louisbourgh" which is in Nova Scotia, Canada. It begins: "A party of the French Indians, undiscover'd, fell upon a detachment of soldiers that were at the island of St. John's..." with another report from there as well.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 inches, full red t... See More
Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #700893
October 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, October, 1879
* Rare Woman's suffrage (short-lived) publication
A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Wo... See More
Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #700891
July 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, July, 1879 A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot Box,... See More
Working toward a treaty to end the Revolutionary War...
Item #700880
May 27, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 27, 1783
* American Revolutionary War
* Working towards a peace resolution
The front page has some content concerning work toward the treaty of peace to end the Revolutionary War.
Page 2 has: "Sir Guy Carleton has used every possible endeavor to persuade Congress to ratify the treaty with America, without waiting till the troops shall be ... See More
On the execution of King Louis XVI...
Item #700859
February 07, 1793
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 7, 1793 Page 2 includes: "The intelligence of the execution of Louis XVI has been received here with astonishment and horror. It has occasioned a violent ferment in the army; and deletions begin to be very considerable in consequence of the King's death..." with more.
Four pages, very minor loss at the top of the blank spine, good ... See More
Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #700854
November 04, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Nov. 4, 1746
* Era of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Rare 18th century publication
The title, with the military reference, likely relates to the Jacobite Rebellion which reached its climax at the Battle of Culloden on April 16.
The front page is filled with various news reports from Europe, most... See More
Princeton to continue as the capital of the United States...
Item #700814
November 22, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Nov. 22, 1783
* Temporary U.S. capital at Princeton, New Jersey
The front page begins with a report headed: "America" from Charleston, concerning trade with France. Page 3 has a report: "...from America, of the 28th of September, advise, 'That it had been formally debated in Congress at Prince-Town [Princeton], whether the Del... See More
Tarring & feathering an excise officer near Pittsburgh...
Item #700813
February 14, 1792
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Feb. 14, 1792 The front page has several reports concerning America, one item noting: "Grand Jury of Allegheny county...have found a bill against four or five persons concerned in tarring and feathering a poor fellow suspected as an Excise Officer."
Four pages, rubbing to the front page, otherwise good.
From York, England...
Item #700789
November 03, 1787
THE YORK CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 3, 1787 A nice newspaper from the UK with mostly European reports and ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, full red tax stamp on the front page, small wear hole to the front leaf, minor rubbing.
Runaway slave ads...
Item #700767
June 21, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 21, 1796 The front page features 20 illustrated ship ads, as well as an ad: "FOR SALE A Likely, healthy NEGRO WENCH..." with details.
Page 3 has an ad for: "Negro Tom" describing: "A Black Man, about 5 feet 6 inches high...ran off from Fell's Point on Sunday..." then describing his cloth... See More
Investigating the beating of Charles Sumner by Preston Brooks...
Item #700715
May 29, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1856 Page 3 has a report from the Senate headed: "Report On The Assault Case" which is on the beating of Charles Sumner by Preston Brooks.
In the annals of Congressional history, few events would prove as bizarre as the beating of Senator Charles Sumner on the floor of the Senate by Representative Preston Brooks. Many webs
... See More
'Bleeding Kansas' in Congress...
Item #700713
May 14, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 14, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
Page 2 & 3 have reports from Congress during which the situation in Kansas achieved some attention. One report notes: "The Senate then proceeded to the consideration of the special order, being the bill to authorize the people of Kansas to form a c... See More
Robert E. Lee becomes commander-in-chief of the Confederates...
Item #700675
January 30, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 30, 1865
* Confederate General Robert E. Lee
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "The Rebels Not Prepared for the Spring Campaign" "Sad Howl Over the Miserable State of Affairs in Rebeldom" "Hood Relieved of Command of the Army of the Tennessee" "Discontent of Jeff. Davis" ... See More
The First Barbary War...
Item #700657
February 05, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 5, 1806 The front page, and page 2 contain a great wealth of information & reporting concerning the First Barbary War, which includes a; "Message" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, light damp staining near the top, nice condition.... See More
Much on the Barbary War including a letter from the prisoners of the U.S. Philadelphia...
Item #700653
October 12, 1805
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 12, 1805 Half of the front page is taken up with much fine content on the Barbary War, including; "Gen. Eaton's Expedition" which takes nearly a full column; and seven letters/dispatches signed in type by: Wm. Bainbridge, one of which is from the: "...officers of the U.S. late frigate Philadelphia, wrecked on the coast of Tipoly...this lett... See More
Latest on the Mormon situation...
Item #700562
October 02, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1857 Page 3 has: "From Utah Territory" which provides the latest concerning the Mormon War, noting in part: "...the Mormons were making preparations for a fight, & did not conceal their hostile intentions. Elder Kimball, in his harangue in the Tabernacle, laughter at the idea of sending U.S. troops to Utah, and said h... See More
Captured slave ships... Mormon troubles... Bleeding Kansas...
Item #700538
December 22, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 22, 1857 Page 3 has a brief item on: "More Slavers Captured" being the ships Windward, Clara B. Williams, and the William G. Lewis. Also a portion of reports from the Senate headed: "The Delegate From Utah" notes that the territory of Utah is now in open rebellion against the United States. Also in the reports from the ... See More
Great & lengthy article on the Utah War...
Item #700536
September 16, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1857
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Utah War - resist government
Page 3 has over a full column taken up with an excellent account of the Utah War, headed: "Late From Utah". It is prefaced with, in part: "...The Deseret News is laboring earnestly to excite the fanaticism of the Mormons against the United States tr... See More
Civil War at Fort Sumter...
Item #700485
November 05, 1863
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 5, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "Late News From Rebel Sources" "Rebel Account of the Bombardment of Fort Sumter" "Thirteen Soldiers Killed" "3000 Union Prisoners to be Sent to Lynchburg" "The War In Tennessee " and much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Confederate Congress reports to the people...
Item #700480
February 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "Late Southern News" "Address of the Rebel Congress" "Fierce Denunciation of the North" "Slanders Upon Our Armies" "The Expedition to Florida" "From Gen. Sherman's Expedition" "Rebel Reports of His Progress" "Occupation of Jackson "T... See More
Letter from a Rebel mother...
Item #700476
January 26, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 26, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Naval Fight On James River" "Rebel Iron-Clads Attempt to Destroy Our Works at City Point" "The Latest Rebel News" "From Fort Fisher" with many subheads.
A special feature of this issue is the front page printing of: "A Desponding Letter From a Rebel Mothe... See More
Nearing the end of the Civil War...
Item #700474
January 07, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, January 7, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR IN TENNESSEE" "Hood's Final & Distress Escape" "What is Left of His Army" "The Rebel Army Retiring Upon Meridian, Mississippi" "The Difficulties of the Pursuit" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Americans ships capture the Frolic & Macedonian...
Item #700460
March 08, 1813
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, March 8, 1813 The entire front page is taken up with a "Declaration" headed: "British manifesto vs. America". Inside has: "Capture of the Frolic" by the U.S. ship Wasp, followed by: "Capture of the Macedonian" by the ship United States.
Also: "Macedonian Frigate", and a letter from Albany beginning: "Yester... See More
First major battle of the War of 1812: Battle of Queenston Heights...
Item #700459
November 05, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Nov. 5, 1812 Page 2 begins with a lengthy & detailed report: "Official Account Of the Battle of Queenston" taking nearly 2 columns, signed in type: Stn. Van Rensselaer. This was the first major battle of the War of 1812.
Other reports include: "Indians in Florida" "Another Gallant Naval Engagement & Victory" which is on th... See More
Attack on Ogdensburgh... The War of 1812...
Item #700458
October 23, 1812
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Oct. 23, 1812 Page 3 reports include: "Attack On Ogdensburgh" "Bad News from the Frontiers" and "Defeat of Van Rensselaer's Army!" Also a letter extract about the movements of "The Western Army".
Other reports include: "Connecticut Legislature" "The Militia" and "Bad News from the Frontiers&qu... See More
Not held by any American institution...
Item #700400
February 28, 1758
PUE'S OCCURRENCES, Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 28, 1758 An early Irish newspaper with various news reports from throughout Europe with some ads & notices as well.
This title is not held by any American institution.
Four pages, 10 1/2 by 16 3/4 inches, never-trimmed margins, archival strengthening at the blank spine, minor damp staining near the margins, good condition.
From the 1790's at a great price...
Item #700343
January 04, 1793
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 4, 1793 If you are looking for a very nice, typical American newspaper of the late 1700's, here's a great one for a modest price. A four page issue with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements. Included are several runaway reward ads.
Wide, never-trimmed margins (desired), small binding holes at the blank spine marg... See More
Early woman's suffrage newspaper...
Item #700245
September 27, 1879
THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Sept. 27, 1879
* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage
Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "Suffrage In California" "The Influence of Women" "Feminine Door-Keepers at the House o... See More
Early woman's suffrage newspaper...
Item #700244
September 20, 1879
THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Sept. 20, 1879 Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "The Political Ignorance of Women" "Obeying Husbands Or Commanding Wives" "Women Voters In Boston" and much more.
Eight pages, great con... See More
A few bits referencing America...
Item #700178
February 27, 1769
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), Feb . 27, 1769
* Pre American Revolutionary War
* Nice masthead for display
Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering. This is from the period when the troubling relationship between England and America was coming to a... See More
Handsome masthead, with small references to America...
Item #700176
January 16, 1769
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), Jan. 16, 1769 Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering. This is from the period when the troubling relationship between England and America was coming to a head. The Boston Massacre would be less than 2 years away.
Inside has two ... See More
Lincoln is overwhelmed with "anxiety"...
Item #700041
April 20, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 20, 1861 Page 3 has reports headed: "America" which includes: "President Lincoln is severely indisposed, owing to incessant labour and anxiety..." and other items relating to the imminent Civil War.
England had a vested interest in the war, supporting the Confederacy because of its great need for cotton.
Complete in 24 p... See More
Much on the Black Hills... Moody and Sankey...
Item #699972
August 16, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 16, 1875 Page 2 has two columns taken up with a great article: "THE BLACK HILLS" "Resolutions Of The Miners" "Thanks to Gen. Crook & Prof. Janney--The New City Dubbed Custer by the Miners". This is followed by: "Gen. Crook Among the Miners" "Promise of the Miners to Leave the Hills--Efforts to Retain Possession of Claims... See More
Exploring Martha's Vineyard... Trial on the Mountain Meadows Massacre...
Item #699962
July 27, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 27, 1875 Page 2 has more than a full column of detailed reporting headed: "A SUMMER RESORT" "Representatives Of the Indian 'tribes--A Strange Myth--Exploits of the Atlantic--A New Telegraph Cable--Advantages of the Island As A Summer Resort--The Baptist Camp Meeting".
A very early report of this now quite famous and upscale resort island just s... See More
Moody and Sankey and the religious awakening...
Item #699951
November 23, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1875
* Ira D. Sankey & Dwight Lyman Moody
* Evangelist - Evangelism - sermons
The back page has nearly 1 12 columns taken up with: "THE RELIGIOUS AWAKENING" "Moody and Sankey".
This is on Dwight L. Moody, a notable American evangelist, and Ira D. Sankey, an American gospel singer and composer, known for his long associat... See More
Mormons & polygamy: defying the Supreme Court ruling...
Item #699900
February 09, 1879
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 9, 1879 Page 7 has an article: "The Mormon Question" "Petition of the Anti-Polygamy Society to Congress" datelined at Salt Lake, Utah. It notes in part: "...is a matter of common notoriety that Mormons are contracting unlawful marriages the same as ever; that John W. Young has parried his fifth wife, James Welch his seco... See More
On Sitting Bull... How to treat the Indians...
Item #699898
January 31, 1879
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Jan. 31, 1879
* Chief Sitting Bull
* Hunkpapa Lakota
* Indians - Native Americans
Page 4 has two interesting editorials, one headed: "Sitting Bull" which relates to his return to American soil from Canada, and the other: "How to Treat the Indians" which reflects upon a minister's opinion: "..the only way to deal with t... See More
A notable book on the Revolutionary War is reviewed...
Item #699752
March 29, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 29, 1785 The front page has a review of a recently published book: "Observations on the Importance of the American Revolution, and the Means of Making it a Benefit to the World..." by Richard Price.
This was a notable work, with one website observing: "A British moral philosopher, economic thinker, and Presbyterian minister,
Richard Pr
... See More
John Brown's Harper's Ferry raid... Capture of a slave ship... Funeral of Washington Irving...
Item #699726
December 01, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 1, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
* Preparing for Brown's execution
* Washington Irving death
The top of page 3 has a report on the death & funeral of: "Washington Irving" "The Effect of His Death in Tarrytown--Arrangements for his Funeral--Proceedings of the N.Y. Common Coun... See More
On John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry... Kit Carson is not dead...
Item #699724
November 29, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 29, 1859
* Abolitionist John Brown
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
* Rare Kit Carson mention
The front page has column heads: "The Harper's Ferry Trouble" "Arrangements for the Execution of John Brown on Friday" "Any Attempt at Rescue to be Crushed Out at Once" "Imposing Military Display" and "The Public Feeling i... See More
John Brown & the Harper's Ferry insurrection...
Item #699715
October 31, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 31, 1859 The top of the front page has column heads: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "The Trial of John Brown, Charged with Conspiracy, Treason and Murder" "Conclusion of the Evidence" "Summing Up For the Prosecution" "Interesting Interview Between Old Brown & the Virginia Soldiers" "Official Reports of the Fi... See More
Lou Gehrig, as "Harry Lewis", plays baseball in 1921...
Item #699514
June 13, 1921
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 13, 1921 The sports page (page 2) has a very intriguing report on the early career of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig. See the paragraph below from Wikipedia on how he used an assumed name to (illegally) play early baseball:
"...He then studied engineering at Columbia University for two years, finding the schoolwork difficult before lea... See More
Very rare 17th century title, lasting only 18 months...
Item #699488
October 03, 1681
THE DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE: Or NEWS both from CITY AND COUNTRY Impartially Related, London, Oct. 3, 1681
* Very rare 17th century publication
A very rare and early British newspaper, not to be confused with two others having a similar title. This newspaper was published by Thomas Benskins and existed for just 18 months. Only one American institution has this issue in their holdings. T... See More
Early title from London...
Item #699483
July 08, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, July 8, 1746 Various European reports throughout with advertisements on the back page. The front page has some items relating to the Jacobite Rebellion.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 9 1/2 by 14 1/4 inches, trimmed at the margins but not affecting any letters or words, nice condition.
One of the less common, early titles...
Item #699469
October 13, 1708
THE REHEARSAL, London, Oct. 13, 1708 A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. It was published by Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Another source notes: "...in August 1704, he had started, in opposition to the ‘Observator’ and Defoe's ‘Review,’ a periodical entitled ‘The Rehears
... See More
King Philip's War: the first war in America...
Item #699467
August 19, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 19, 1675 The significance of what is known as "King Philip's War" is lost with most Americans, but the event cannot be over-stated.
This was America's first war, and the only newspaper in existence to report it was this title. As Wikipedia notes, this was an armed conflict between Native American inhabitants of present-day New England an... See More
Just the second issue of this title we have offered...
Item #699462
March 05, 1741
THE LONDON & COUNTRY JOURNAL: WITH THE HISTORY OF THE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT, London, March 5, 1741 This is only the second issue of this title we have offered.
This is Crane & Kaye title #387, existing from 1739 to 1741. Only one American institution has any issues of this title.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches, close-trimmed at some margins cause some letter shaving, and loss ... See More
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