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John Brown & the Harper's Ferry insurrection...
Item #699715
October 31, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 31, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV - West Virginia trial
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" "In... See More
One of the less common, early titles...
Item #699469
October 13, 1708
THE REHEARSAL, London, Oct. 13, 1708
* Rare 18th century publication
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,
... See More
* Rare 18th century publication
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,
King Philip's War: the first war in America...
Item #699467
August 19, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 19, 1675
* King Philip's War - Metacomet
* New England Colonists vs. Indians
* First war in America (historic)
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... See More
A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #699461
March 15, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, March 15, 1722 A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence is the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue.
This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspapers. This format classified it as a pamphlet, and therefore no tax w... See More
Rare title from this era...
Item #699458
December 02, 1718
THE FLYING-POST: OR, THE POSTS-MASTER, London, March 11, 1717-8 (1718 by today's calendar) In 1695 the Licensing Act of England was allowed to lapse, which caused several newspapers to begin publication, this title being one of them. But this is certainly one of the more rare titles as we have only offered a few in the past 50 years.
Filled with various reports from Europe, with close t... See More
The last of Addison's newspapers...
Item #699452
February 24, 1716
THE FREE-HOLDER, London, February 24, 1716 This was one of several newspapers published by the famed Joseph Addison, an English essayist, poet, playwright and politician.
As a bit of background, Addision: "...renewed his association with Richard Steele. In 1709 Steele began to bring out "Tatler", to which Addison became almost immediately a contributor. Thereafter he (with S... See More
Handsome, early newspaper from Scotland...
Item #699444
October 13, 1746
THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, May 24, 1748 A typical newspaper of the date with various reports from Europe. A wealth of advertisements as well. This is a very handsome issue with the full & decorative red tax stamp on the front page.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, 9 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, great condition.
Baseball in cartoons...
Item #699415
July 28, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 28, 1900 The prime feature would be the nice full page containing nine comic baseball prints captioned: "Some Fine Points of the National Game". A very displayable page on its own.
The full front page is a two-color print: "Is This Imperialism?" showing Uncle Sam and William McKinley against the Chinese. Other prints within include: &q... See More
Early title from London... News from America...
Item #699393
September 03, 1740
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, Sept. 3, 1740 Various European items on the front page while the back page begins with reports concerning North America. An address from the governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony is dated: "Boston in New England, July 17, 1740". The address concerns a dispute in the property line with the colony of New Hampshire.
The other item is a report noti... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699381
February 15, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Feb. 15, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has the President's address: "To the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States" concer... See More
Early from San Diego... Situation in Arizona...
Item #699250
November 11, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 11, 1871 Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
The front page has: "The Situation In Arizona" with subheads: "The New Indian Policy--Exertions of Gov. McCormick" "Vindication of the People of Arizona" "Protest Against... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699219
August 14, 1759
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 2, 1758; Aug. 14, 1759; Feb. 19, 1760; March 17, 1763; and Feb. 27, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good con... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #698989
March 28, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 28, 1862
* John Wilkes Booth theater ad
* Civil War original reporting
The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case, an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the ... See More
Reporting on the spirit world...
Item #698817
January 15, 1853
SPIRITUAL TELEGRAPH, New York, January 15, 1853
* Ghosts - mediums - spectre - apparition - spooks
The masthead notes; "Devoted To The Illustration of Spiritual Intercourse", focused on the spirit world. This is the volume 1, number 37 issue. This is the first of this title we have offered.
Among the articles: 'An Hour With the Spirits" "An Honorable Medi... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #698749
February 27, 1827
SARATOGA SENTINEL, Saratoga Springs, New York, Feb. 27, 1827 This is the first of this title we have offered in our 50+ years. A typical newspaper of the day with a mix of news events and advertisements, some illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, an upper corner is torn away from the back leaf affecting some text, some front page foxing.
A short-lived, radical newspaper...
Item #698748
April 08, 1854
NICHOLS' JOURNAL, New York, April 8, 1854 Printed in the masthead is: "A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to Health, Intelligence, Freedom, Individual Sovereignty and Social Harmony".
This was considered a radical newspaper that sorted for less than two years. Nice listed in Gregory's 'Union List Of Newspapers'.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Letter from Washington to the people of Brunswick, Virginia...
Item #698542
October 24, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1795
* President George Washington
* Brunswick County, Virginia
Page 2 has the: "Answer Of the President to the Brunswick, Virginia, Proceedings" relating to the Jay Treaty, which is signed by him in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, nice condition.
AI notes: In 1795, the citizens of Brunswick County, Virginia, along with neighbo... See More
Japanese-American newspaper from Hawaii reports war against Japan...
Item #698486
December 08, 1941
THE NIPPON FIJI, "Leading Japanese Daily Newspaper In Hawaii", Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.A. December 8, 1941 Interesting to have this banner headline: "U.S. CONGRESS DECLARES WAR AGAINST JAPAN AS FDR ACCUSES HER OF TREACHERY" in a newspaper for the Japanese citizens of Hawaii.
Among the subheads: "No Japanese Raid Since Last Night Up to 8 A.M." "P... See More
The "Flood Special" printed entirely in red ink...
Item #698295
March 16, 1907
WHEELING DAILY NEWS, West Virginia, March 16, 1907 Printed above the masthead is: "1907 FLOOD SPECIAL" with the banner headline noting: "RIVER IS YIELDING UP ITS DEAD" with related subheads including: "The City A Scene of Desolation" "Victims' Bodies Are Recovered" and more on the historic flooding of the Ohio River.
The front page has: &quo... See More
Heightened tensions during the Cuban blockade...
Item #698294
October 23, 1962
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Oct. 23, 1962
* Cuban missile crisis
* Cold War - Soviet Union
* John F. Kennedy initial announcement
The headline announces: "We Blockade Cuba - Soviet Ships With Missiles; K's Choice---War or Peace?" with related subheads and two maps showing the: "Area of Crisis..." "K" stands for Khrushchev).
The outer leaves only ... See More
For the sons of American veterans...
Item #698292
December 01, 1908
THE BANNER, Dwight, Illinois, December, 1908
* Rare publication
As noted in the masthead this is the: "Official Organ Sons of Veterans" and calls itself the: "Patriotic Journal of American".
A handsome, patriotic masthead.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1//2 inches, printed on glossy-stock newsprint, nice condition.
AI notes: The “Official Organ” of the So... See More
For military personnel at the Holabird Signal Depot...
Item #698284
September 23, 1943
THE HOLABIRD EXHAUST, Holabird Signal Depot, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 23, 1943 This is a "camp newspaper", one of hundreds that were produced at various military installations around the world during World War II.
As with most, it is crudely produced, providing news and information to military personnel at the depot.
Twelve pages, 8 by 10 1/2 inches, nice condition.
The first and last issues of Yank magazine...
Item #698276
June 17, 1942
YANK (The Army Newspaper", June 17, 1942 and December 28, 1945 This is a pair of issues, the first published and the last published. being volume 1, number 1 and volume 4, number 28 issues.
As verified by Wikipedia, the first issue was published with the cover date of June 17, 1942, a weekly tabloid, with no ads. The magazine was written by enlisted rank soldiers with a few officers as... See More
World War II camp newspaper from the Philippines...
Item #698205
June 24, 1945
RADIO CITY FLASH, "All The News We're Allowed To Print", "In the Philippines", June 24, 1945 A "camp" newspaper from near the end of WWII, crudely printed and typewriter-set as most were, pointed on 5 sheets of paper 8 by 13 inches.
This was published daily by the Third Platoon, 39th Special Services Company. The back page is a hand-drawn "pin-up girl&... See More
Ross Perot is "fading' in his pursuit for the nomination...
Item #697999
July 14, 1992
DAILY NEWS - Convention EXTRA, New York, July 14, 1992 The front page announces: "Bill Takes Big Jump As...ROSS FADES" with the borrow potion of "FADES" more lightly inked.
This was during the Democratic Convention, where Bill Clinton would ultimately be the candidate for the general election.
Much more coverage and reporting--with photos--inside.
Sixty pages, tabloid-... See More
Louis XVI & family have escaped from Paris...
Item #697984
June 25, 1791
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 25, 1791 The top of the last page has a brief yet notable report: "This day it was confidently reported in the city that advice had been received from France this morning, that the King, Queen and Dauphin had suddenly quitted Paris; that the whole of that city was in the utmost alarm..." with just a bit more.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches,... See More
With or without the "h"...
Item #697696
November 29, 1881
THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 29, 1881 This famous city has had a troubled history with (or without) the "h" in its name. From the earliest years it was spelled "Pittsburgh", but then in 1891 it was formally changed to "Pittsburg" but then again would add the "h" to give us the "Pittsburgh" we know today.
The spelling in t... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #697616
July 12, 1883
THE SANFORD JOURNAL, Florida, July 12, 1883 Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers" notes that only two institutions have more than a single issue of this title. This is the first newspaper we have ever offered from Sanford.
A typical newspaper of the day, a bit irregular at the spine margin, minor loss to the blank lower margin of the first leaf, mostly good condition. Folder si... See More
Just the second issue published...
Item #697615
May 01, 1890
THE TRUE COMMONWEALTH, Washington, D.C., May 1, 1890 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a space title. This is a monthly publication, and as explained on the back page it: "...demands that all interstate railways, telegraphs, etc., shall be owned & operated by the General Government in the interest of the whole people; that local railway and telegraph lines shall be owned &... See More
From the "amateur press" in Ohio...
Item #697614
January 01, 1878
WISE AND OTHERWISE, Marietta, Ohio, January, 1878 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time. Such newspapers were typically small in size and had a short life. This is the volume 2, number 1 issue.
Four pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.
A product of the "amateur press"...
Item #697583
February 01, 1879
THE AMATEUR HOOSIER, Bellmore, Indiana, February, 1879
This is one of a number of amateur newspapers, the creation of which was a popular avocation in the latter part of the 19th century. They were typically small in size and had a short lifespan.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, 12 by 9 inches, good condition.
Focused on the agriculture industry in Florida...
Item #697580
June 25, 1879
THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIST, DeLand, Volusia County, June 25, 1879
* Rare 19th century publication
As the title would suggest this newspaper is focused on the agriculture industry in Florida, this being a volume 2 issue. Many advertisements as well.
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds... See More
This issue focuses on the resurrected Atlanta...
Item #697339
February 12, 1887
THE NEW SOUTH, Supplement to Harper's Weekly, Feb. 12, 1887
* Reconstruction of Atlanta, Georgia prints
This four page supplement was an occasional addition to the weekly Harper's Weekly issues, focusing on the recovery and vitality of various cities of the South following the Civil War. They were almost entirely pictorial.
The full front page: "The Market Place of a Geo... See More
Baseball and chess...
Item #696368
May 14, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 14, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 6 has over a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes text and charts for 2 games. Also other baseball-related articles beyond the games.
The same page has: "Our Chess Department" which includes an illu... See More
Encounters with a pirate & his crew on the Atlantic coast...
Item #696307
November 22, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 22, 1766
* 18th century pirates - piracy
The front page has over half a column of news headed: "America" which includes problems with pirates: "...to acquaint the merchants trading to this place that the coast is very much infested with pirates; and that one in particular is a schooner, copper-sheathed, commanded by one Hide, has on bo... See More
Thoughts on the Stamp Act... A Ben Franklin invention...
Item #696253
March 01, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 1, 1766 Page 5 has over half a column taken up with a letter concerning the Stamp Act, noting near the beginning: "... observations relative to the American Stamp Act...to be a weighty argument which he does not remember to have seen: 'If the Stamp Act is very injurious to one considerable part of his Majesty's dominions, there can no reason ... See More
Major Rogers takes Detroit for the British...
Item #696166
April 04, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 4, 1761
* British Major Robert Rogers
* British occupation of Detroit
Page 5 As reports datelined from Boston, Charleston, and Georgia concerning the ongoing French & Indian War.
Bits include: "...advice that Major Rogers on his way to Detroit, met with no opposition from the Indians...that the Major having taken possession o... See More
Uncle Tom's Cabin: the serialization before it became a book...
Item #695890
August 07, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 1851 The front page of this anti-slavery newspaper is very significant, as it contains chapter 9 of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin: Or, Life Among the Lowly. by Mrs. H. B. Stowe" taking over 2 1/2 columns.
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin". This historic work first ... See More
Curious issue reporting Kennedy's assassination...
Item #695835
November 22, 1963
THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-- "Second Extra", Nov. 22, 1963
* Bizarre JFK - John F. Kennedy assassination issue
This “Second Extra” edition has a curious–if not macabre–combination of headline and photo.
As would be expected of an “Extra” of this date, the large & bold headline proclaims: “KENNEDY KILLED” but immediately beneath it... See More
What will be necessary to find a successful peace in the French & Indian War...
Item #695351
September 30, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 30, 1762 Pages 4 and 5 contain a nearly 3 column letter concerning issues in finding an appropriate treaty to end the French & Indian War (Seven Years' War in Europe).
The letter begins: "Among those who clamor against the supposed terms of peace, there are many who are influenced by motives of private advantage..." and further on: &quo... See More
Map showing Ship Island during the Civil War...
Item #695305
December 17, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 17, 1861 The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
The back page features a Civil War map headed: "SHIP ISLAND AND ITS SURROUNDINGS". Column heads include: "THE EXPEDITION TO SHIP ISLAND" "Unobstructed Landing" "Slavery in the
... See More
The Creek Indian War... Battle of Beaver Dams...
Item #695201
August 03, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Aug. 3, 1813
* Battle of Beaver Dams - Ontario, Canada
Could any other title better define the focus of this newspaper?
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Impressed Seamen", one of the causes of the War of 1812, with the balance of the front page taken up with: "Creek Indians" with much on Col. Hawkins & the Creek War, carrying over to... See More
Beginning the court martial of General Hull... Victory over the Indians...
Item #695200
December 07, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Dec. 7, 1813 Could any other title better define the focus of this newspaper?
The front page has: "Barbarities of the Enemy - Violation of a Flag of Truce". Inside includes a letter to Gen. Stansbury written on board the U.S. sloop Niagara. Also: "General Orders" which begins: "A general court-martial for the trial of brigadier-gen. William Hull w... See More
An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More
Early newspaper from Harrisburg...
Item #694459
November 12, 1803
THE ORACLE OF DAUPHIN, AND HARRISBURGH ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12, 1803
* Rare publication
* Pre state capital
An issue from our private collection, saved because it is quite rare from this early year as well as being in great condition. The only other issue we've offered in the last 12+ years was dated 1820.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice cond... See More
Very rare, short-lived, Philadelphia newspaper...
Item #694456
February 18, 1797
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1797
* Very rare publication
* Short lived (4 months)
* Nation's temporary capital
Although the title might seem common this is actually a quite scarce newspaper. It existed as this title from February 11 thru July 3, 1797, less than 5 months, and was continued by "Carey's Daily Advertiser" until just September 12.
This ... See More
Talks of the Embargo...
Item #694380
August 09, 1808
THE FARMER'S CABINET, Amherst, New Hampshire, Aug. 9, 1808 The front page begins with an article concerning the Embargo. The balance of the issue has various news reports of the day plus many ads.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, subscriber's name in the masthead, nice condition.
News from America during the year of the Stamp Act...
Item #694233
March 26, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 26, 1765 Page 5 has a report concerning women going to America, and living among the Indians. The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter From Virginia" which notes in part: "The value of lands in this province is every day found to increase..." with reasons for this, then also: "They write from New York that a very rich sulphur mi... See More
News from the Confederacy...
Item #694170
March 28, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, March 28, 1864 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are; "Affairs In Richmond' "From Upper Georgia" "Letter From Richmond" "Execution of a Confederate" as a spy; "The Attack On Charleston" "Another Order For 200,000 Men" "Yankee Speculation of the War--What is the Prospect ... See More
Electoral votes for Abraham Lincoln...
Item #693788
February 09, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 9, 1865
* Battle of Hatcher's Run
* re. Abraham Lincoln election
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Counting of the Electoral Votes" "212 Votes for Lincoln and Johnson" "21 for McClellan and Pendleton" "The Peace Conference In Congress" "ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "Severe Fighting but n... See More
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