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Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette... Account of deaths from the Great Plague...
Item #698035
January 18, 1666
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, London, January 18, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar) This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world.
Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began, so issues #1 ... See More
Thomas Paine and his "Age of Reason"...
Item #698034
May 07, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 7, 1794 From the nation's capital at the time, as the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has a report from Paris beginning: "Thomas Paine, in his prison here, is determined not to remain idle. A production of his has just made its appearance in English, and bears the following title: 'The ... See More
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #698033
January 02, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 2, 1794 Given that Phila. was the temporary capital of the United States while the District of Columbia was under construction, it is nice this issue has reports from Congress during this early year of the federal government.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margin, very nice condition.
Washington responds concerning the Jay Treaty with England...
Item #698032
November 14, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795 The front page has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the late Treaty with Great Britain, known as the Jay Treaty.
One bit notes: "...On a subject so complex, and having such extensive relations, some diversity of opinion might be expected...", signed in type: Go. Washington.
The front page also ... See More
Washington responds concerning the Jay Treaty with England...
Item #698031
November 14, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795 The front page has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the late Treaty with Great Britain, known as the Jay Treaty.
One bit notes: "...On a subject so complex, and having such extensive relations, some diversity of opinion might be expected...", signed in type: Go. Washington.
The front page also ... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #698030
December 19, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1795 Over half of the front page is taken up with the "President's Address" being George Washington's annual state-of-the-union address for the year 1795, a tradition he started in his first administration and which continues to this day.
The "Speech" as it is headed, is prefaced with: "This day, precisely at 12 o'clo... See More
Full text of Washington's Proclamation regarding Spain...
Item #698029
August 24, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 20 and 24, 1796 A pair of issues: beginning on the front page of the Aug. 20 issue, carrying over to page 2, and concluding on pages 1 and 2 of the Aug. 24 issue is the complete text of the: "PROCLAMATION" by the President for putting into effect a treaty with Spain. It is signed in script type at its conclusion: Geo. Washington.
This was one... See More
Full text of Washington's Proclamation regarding Spain...
Item #698028
August 24, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 20 and 24, 1796 A pair of issues: beginning on the front page of the Aug. 20 issue, carrying over to pg. 2, and concluding on pages 1 and 2 of the Aug. 24 issue is the complete text of the: "PROCLAMATION" by the President for putting into effect a treaty with Spain. It is signed in script type at its conclusion: Geo. Washington.
This was one ... See More
Death of King James II...
Item #698026
September 11, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 11, 1701 The back page has an historic report of the death of King James II, the last Catholic monarch of England who was deposed during the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and spend the remainder of his life in exile in France.
The report from Paris dated Sept. 17 reads: "The late King fell into a lethargy on the 14th instant, and was thought to be dead,... See More
Washington introduces a letter by the Secretary of State...
Item #698025
March 20, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 20, 1794 Page 2 has a letter of introduction to the Congress signed in type by the President: Go. Washington. It introduces a letter from the Secretary of State concerning: "...the vexations and spoliations on our commerce since the commencement of the European war...". The much lengthier letter is that by the Secretary, signed in type: Ed. R... See More
An accounting of the U.S. naval force in 1815...
Item #698024
June 03, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 3, 1815 Inside has an article: "Navy of the United States" which includes a half page chart of the ships of the United States, columns for "Rate" "Name of Vessels" "Commanders" "Stations, etc.". This is followed by a smaller chart with text headed: "List for 1812--Before the War".
There i... See More
Baseball prints... Canada... Shohola Glen...
Item #698023
May 23, 1885
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 23, 1885 The front page includes a print of: "Canada - Fighting in the Northwest - A Shell from the Winnipeg Battery Striking a House Occupied by Half-Breeds During Gen. Middleton's Attack Upon Batouche". Pg. 3 has a very nice full page montage of 7 vignettes of: "New York City--The Baseball Season--Sketches at the Polo Gro... See More
Rare Confederate title...
Item #698022
November 05, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 1863 This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
The front page includes: "Our Situation" "Yank... See More
Four Acts signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #698021
July 25, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 25, 1795 Over a full column of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
The Act creating the Bank of the United States...
Item #698020
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, March, 1791 The issue begins with textual: "Sketches of the President Of the United States" which is nearly a 4 1/2 page biography of George Washington (the plate called for is lacking). Also inside is the conclusion of: "Description of Cape Cod & the County of Barnstable" which takes 2 1/2 pages; "The Remarkable Duel" &qu... See More
The Netherlands... with a map of Northern Europe...
Item #698019
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1744 An inside page has a report which includes: "...had a commission to be engineer with a salary of 15s a day, given him by Gen. James Oglethorpe who also conferred upon him many other favours having under pretence of sickness, left Georgia when the Spaniards came up to invade the same with a fleet and army of between 4 and 5,000 men, whi
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Plea to the king to repeal taxes... Map of the Falkland Islands...
Item #698018
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1770 The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly a notable & lengthy address of the Virginia House of Burgesses to the King. It notes in part: "...upon former & recent occasions humbly submitted to your royal wisdom our just claims to be free & exempt from all taxes impos... See More
Secret societies... Free Masons... Illuminati... numismatics...
Item #698017
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1798 The prominent feature of this issue would be the nearly 9 pages dedicated to the review of a new publication" "Proofs of Conspiracy against all the Religions and Governments of Europe, carried on in the Secret Meetings of Free Masons, Illuminati, and Reading Societies; collected from good authorities", by John Robison, Profe... See More
Secret societies... Free Masons... Illuminati... numismatics...
Item #698016
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1798 The prominent feature of this issue would be the nearly 9 pages dedicated to the review of a new publication" "Proofs of Conspiracy against all the Religions and Governments of Europe, carried on in the Secret Meetings of Free Masons, Illuminati, and Reading Societies; collected from good authorities", by John Robison, Profe... See More
Very rare & early news pamphlet from Amsterdam...
Item #698014
August 01, 1632
Dutch newsletter/pamphlet from Amsterdam, August, 1632 A very rare news pamphlet by the famed early Broer Jansz, one of the most prolific newsmen of the 17th century. Included with this item is an extensive biography of him and his work.
Included also is a translation of this 4 page pamphlet, headed: "Triumphante Tijdinghe" [Triumphant News] with the translation continuing: "... See More
Nice reports on the Battle of Harper's Ferry...
Item #697876
September 22, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 22, 1862 Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Various reports inside include: "The Locality of the Late Battle" "From J.T.S. at Montgomery" "Progress & Events of the War" "11,500 Prisoners Taken at Harp... See More
Death & funeral of the governor...
Item #697866
June 19, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 19, 1799
* Increase Sumner death
* Massachusetts governor
The front page has: "On Matrimony". Page 3 has a black-bordered report on the death & funeral of Mass. Governor Increase Sumner including the "Order Of Procession" and the position of "The Corpse" with the pallbearers, etc.
The back pa... See More
By America's first newspaper publisher...
Item #697861
February 11, 1681
THE PROTESTANT (DOMESTICK) INTELLIGENCE, OR NEWS BOTH FROM CITY AND COUNTRY, London, England, February 11, 1681
* Benjamin Harris imprint
* America's 1st publisher
* Rare 17th century periodical
Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a newspaper by Benjamin Harris. Harris was the first newspaper publisher in the colonies, having published "Public Occurrences Both Forreign &... See More
Great account of the siege of Fort Schuyler...
Item #697860
September 04, 1777
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 4, 1777
* Siege of Fort Stanwix - Schuyler
* American Revolutionary War
Page 3 has Revolutionary War content including an item reading: "We hear Sir William Howe has requested his Majesty, for very essential reasons, to allow him to exchange General Lee for some British officers; but that such a measure has been stro... See More
A two-issue set: George Washington and Paul Revere on the front page...
Item #697849
June 25, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 22 and 25, 1796
* President George Washington
* Paul Revere's church bells
A two issue set with over half of the front page of the 22nd taken up with lengthy & detailed text of: "An ACT to Regulate Trade & Intercourse with the Indian Tribes & to Preserve Peace on the Frontiers." The Act carries over to take more than a full co... See More
Abundant produce in America... Marie Antoinette...
Item #697811
August 24, 1793
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 24, 1793
* 18th century American produce
* Marie Antoinette in prison
Page 2 has a report noting in part: "The American harvest...has proved so abundant that for 25 to 30 Winchester barrels have been computed the produce of many thousands single acres...that orders will be received for the exportation of 250,000 quarters of European or Indian ... See More
Early from Australia...
Item #697810
May 15, 1798
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 15, 1798
* Early New South Wales, Australia
Page 3 has early reports concerning Australia, including: "Major Gross, the Lt. Governor of New South Wales...forced for his ill state of health to leave that settlement..." The colony, when that ship left Port Jackson, was doing well... reason to expect that the inhabitants for the future will be... See More
Four advertisements for the book Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #697765
April 08, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., April 8, 1852
* Uncle Tom's Cabin
The back page has not one, but four advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale...", another has: "Now Ready, Uncle Tom's Cabin...by Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe..." with more; and ... See More
Very first issue of a California title which existed just five months...
Item #697764
November 09, 1871
GRASS VALLEY REPUBLICAN, Nevada County, California, Nov. 9, 1871
* First issue of a very rare old West publication
This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. The very first published.
Grass Valley, which was originally known as Boston Ravine and later named Centerville, dates from the California Gold Rush. Gold was discovered at Gold Hill in October, 1850 and population grew around the mine.
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The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #697762
May 07, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 7, 1743
* Very rare 18th century magazine
* 1st successful magazine in America
This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of iss... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #697736
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 14, 1758, Jan. 2, 1759, Jan. 13, 1761, Jan. 25, 17673, and Jan. 1, 1771. 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 condi... See More
A fine report of the White River Massacre...
Item #697735
October 29, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 29, 1879
* Meeker Massacre (early report)
* Battle of Milk Creek
* United States Army
* White River Utes - Indians
Over half of the first column of the front page has: "The White River Massacre" :safety of Mrs. Meeker and the Women and Children of the Agency--Details of the Tragedy".
This was the White River Massacre, also know... See More
Winslow Homer's New Year's print...
Item #697733
January 09, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 9, 1869
* Winslow Homer illustration - print
The front page features a full page illustration by Thomas Nast: "Peace" showing Grant and Miss Liberty.
Inside has a full page illustration by Winslow Homer: "The New Year - 1869". The doublepage centerfold is: "West Point and Vicinity, from Fort Putnam" which is a n... See More
Indians... The fire department...
Item #697732
January 13, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 13, 1866
* Actor Edwin Booth
* NYC fire department
* Prints - illustrations
The full front page is a nice illus. of: "Edwin Forrest Booth" from a Brady photograph.
The highly sought-after great doublepage centerfold: "Metropolitan Fire Department" is very displayable with many vignettes on the N.Y. fire dept. in action issue.&... See More
Horace Greeley's first successful publication...
Item #697731
April 13, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, April 13, 1839 This title was published by the famed Horace Greeley, begun some seven years before his more famous 'New York Tribune' would print its first issue. Although he would work at several newspapers prior to the 'New Yorker' this would be his first successful venture eventually reaching a circulation of 9,000.
Long active in politics, Gr
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First use of insanity plea... Nellie Bly...
Item #697730
March 19, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1859
* Daniel Sickles insanity trial
* Philip Barton Key murder
* Nellie Bly & lunatic asylum
The front page shows: 'Hon. Daniel E. Sickles in Prison at Washington', who was the first person to plead temporary insanity in a murder case. He would be acquitted. There is a related article on page 2 titled: "The Washington Tragedy... See More
Edison's phonograph... Oil regions of Pennsylvania... Morgan Silver Dollar...
Item #697728
March 30, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Fulfill Your Promises" and a fullpg. inside has another Nast political cartoon: "Our Uncle's 'Honor' Touched" showing Uncle Sam.
The great, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold:... See More
A handsome newspaper from 1768... Rapid growth in Charleston...
Item #697719
June 13, 1768
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), June 13, 1768 Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering.
Page 3 has a brief item: "Letters from Charles-Town, South Carolina, mention that the inhabitants of that place are so much increased of late, that 500 new houses have b... See More
Wealth of illustrated ship advertisements... Escaped mulatto slave...
Item #697712
December 20, 1794
DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 20, 1794
* During George Washington's administration
Within the issue are some 22 illustrated ship ads. There are also at least two runaway ads including: "One Guinea Reward" for a runaway mulatto woman, with details.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, indent to the back leaf margin does not affec... See More
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #697711
December 24, 1887
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, Dec. 24, 1887
* Very rare 19th century Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
Page 3 has: "The Brass Harbor" ... See More
Congress to abolish a tax on spirits...
Item #697694
October 16, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 16, 1796
* Rare 18th century American publication
The front page is taken up with ads including 23 illustrated ship ads.
Page 3 has discussion from Congress which includes: "...Resolved, 'That it will be expedient to abolish the tax on spirits distilled from materials of the growth or produce of the United States..."... See More
Confederate newspaper from Louisiana... Anti-Lincoln editorial...
Item #697693
January 05, 1862
SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Jan. 5, 1862
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. ... See More
Beheading of King Louis XVI...
Item #697691
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1793 * King Louis XVI of France execution by guillotine
The best content is the report headed: "Particular Account of the Murder of Louis XVI" which gives considerable detail of the closing moments of his life, ending with: "...The Confessor fell upon his knees, and implored the King's blessing, who gave it him with an a... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #697664
February 28, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)
* Jack McGurn - Al "Scarface" Capone trigger man
Page 29 has a one column head: "CAPONE AIDE NABBED IN CHICAGO MURDERS" with subheads that include: "Police Say Jack McGurn Is Identified as One of the Beer War Executioners" and more.
An early report on the capture of Al Cap... See More
News from Hood's operations...
Item #697662
October 19, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 19, 1864
* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The News of Hood's Operations" "Letter from Richmond" "From the Valley - Camp near New Market" "Interesting from the North" "Mobile and Charleston" and more.
Some war... See More
War news from this notable Confederate city...
Item #697661
October 06, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 6, 1864
* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Vice President Stephens and Reconstruction" "Letter from Richmond" "Affairs on Morris Island--A Yankee Description of the 'Pen' and its Occupants" "The President and the Army"... See More
Applying for pension benefits in 1793...
Item #697660
January 30, 1793
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 30, 1793
* American Revolutionary War victims
* Henry Knox document re. pension benefits
Page 2 has a document headed: "War Department" concerning pension benefits for those injured in the Revolutionary War. It is signed in type: H. Knox.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.... See More
Rare Confederate title reports on the siege of Vicksburg, just before its fall…
Item #697659
July 02, 1863
CAROLINA SPARTAN, Spartanburg, South Carolina, July 2, 1863
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi
A rare Confederate title to say the least. The front page begins with some nice reporting on the siege of Vicksburg with reports headed “From Vicksburg” which include some over-optimistic thoughts: “…that perfect confidence prevail... See More
Much detail on General Scott entering Mexico City...
Item #697657
October 26, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1847
* Occupation of Mexico City
* General Winfield Scott
* Mexican-American War
Page 3 has a a full column letter concerning the Mexican War.
Also, most of a column is taken up with some fine reports on the war in a letter prefaced in part with: "...from a high source of military information...that every word of it may ... See More
League of Nations is created....
Item #697656
February 04, 1919
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1919
* League of Nations 1st meeting
* Paris Peace Conference
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "WILSON TELLS CHEERING DEPUTIES FRANCE IS YET FRONTIER OF FREEDOM; COMMITTEE GETS FULL LEAGUE PLAN" with many subheads. This is reporting on the Paris Peace Conference which would create the League Of Nations.
Complete in 24 page... See More
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