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Dramatic Hawaii statehood newspaper... From Honolulu...
Item #705364
March 12, 1959
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, March 12, 1959
* Hawaii statehood
* Joins the Union
See the photo for this very dramatic & displayable front page.
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Congress Says YES ! " in huge letters dropped out of a large red box, above which is printed: "Statehood Extra". The banner headline beneath the box is: "Hawaii To Be... See More
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #705349
July 08, 1843
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, July 8, 1843 An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Page 2 includes a small political ad supporting: "For President, HENRY CLAY of Kentucky". Various news & ads of the day.
... See More
17th century woman publisher...
Item #705335
January 14, 1681
THE OBSERVATOR, London, Jan. 14, 1681
* Rare publication w/ Woman publisher
* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, between Whig & Tory. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type makin... See More
Indicted for involvement in the Rye House Plot...
Item #705226
January 18, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 18, 1685 (1686 by today's calendar)
* Charles II of England & brother
* Lord Delamere (of Cheshire)
* Assassination plot indictment
The back page has a report from Westminster noting in part: "This day Henry Lord Delamere was brought to his tryal...upon an indictment of High reason for conspiring to raise a rebellion against His Ma... See More
Battle of Newtownbutler in the Williamite War...
Item #705083
August 22, 1689
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 22, 1689 The most notable content would be a detailed report on the Battle of Newtownbutler in Ireland, which carries over to take half of page 2. This battle was part of the Williamite War in Ireland between the forces of William III and Mary II and those of King James II.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.... See More
Brief mention of Armenian Jews...
Item #705062
November 19, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 19, 1674 The front page begins with a report datelined at Venice, noting in part: "...The Viceroy of Naples, as well as that of Sicily, find it now time to use their utmost endeavors to being a speedy and considerable force together to give a stop to this growing mischief...Complaints have been made to the Port by the Armenian Jews, and other merc... See More
Short-lived title from Texas... Large map of the Brazos...
Item #704743
December 29, 1891
VELASCO DAILY TIMES, Texas, Dec. 29, 1891 A rare title as it existed for less than six months.
Velasco was a town in Texas that was later annexed by the city of Freeport. Founded in 1831, Velasco is situated on the east side of the Brazos River, four miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The town's early history is closely tied to the Battle of Velasco and the Texas Revolution.
Velasco was an... See More
Confederate newspaper with a wealth of war reporting...
Item #704318
November 22, 1862
THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 22, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication
A rather rare title and great that it has the word “Southern”.
The front page is mostly taken up with ads & military notices but it also has: "From Georgia - Reinforcements Arriving--Glorious News" as well as a rousing: "Proclamation From Gen. Beaure... See More
Pennsylvania's President releases the official Proclamation that ended the war...
Item #704114
April 19, 1783
THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER OR THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, April 19, 1783 Over half of the front page is taken up with various dispatches concerning: "The Proceedings of the Federal Army near New Windsor, to Obtain the Redress of their Grievances".
This was called the Newburgh Conspiracy, a plan by Continental Army officers to challenge the authority of the Confeder... See More
Thomas Paine and his "American Crisis" essay #10...
Item #704103
May 02, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 2, 1782 Most of the front page is taken up with a portion of his essay of March 5, 1782, headed "Common Sense To the People of America. On the Expences, Arrangements, and Disbursement for carrying on the War, and finishing it with Honour and Advantage."
This is (a portion of) essay #10 of "The Crisis" which was a collection of ... See More
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and a parachute jump...
Item #704077
June 26, 1793
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 26, 1793
* Jean-Pierre Blanchard
* Early parachute experiment
The front page features 16 nice illustrated ship ads. The top of page 3 features a letter signed in script type by J. Blanchard. Jean-Pierre Blanchard was an early pioneer in balloon flights. He gives in to a request from a woman to do another parachute experi... See More
George Washington and Sam Adams...
Item #704073
April 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 16, 1796 The front page features two Acts of Congress concerning courts, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Page 2 has a chart of the latest count for the election of Mass. governor, showing Judge Sumner leading over Gov. Sam Adams.
Four pages, some damp staining, good condition.
Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #704060
June 23, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 23, 1790 The front page begins with an Act of Congress signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. It is headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Page 2 has much reporting from Congress during this formative year of the federal government.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Washington signs America's first Copyright Act...
Item #704053
July 17, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 17, 1790
* Copyright Act of 1790
* 1st federal copyright law
* President George Washington
A nice & very historic issue for display, as fully half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress titled: "An Act for the Encouragement of Learning by securing the Copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors & Proprietors of such Co... See More
Two notable Mormon articles... Letter from John J. Audubon...
Item #703978
July 10, 1843
PENNSYLVANIA INQUIRER & NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 10, 1843
* Arrest of Joseph Smith
* Mormonism - Mormons
* Nauvoo, Illinois description
Page 2 has two early & notable reports concerning the Mormons. The first: "Excitement at Nauvoo" which includes: "...Arrest of Joe Smith, the Mormon Prophet...that Joe Smith, the Mormon Prophet has been arrest... See More
Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #703946
March 11, 1801
MIRROR OF THE TIMES & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Wilmington, Delaware, March 11, 1801 Over half of page 2 is taken up with Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address, headed: "PRESIDENT'S SPEECH" and prefaced with: "Wednesday last, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office required by the Constitution, in the Senate Chamber, in... See More
The travails of the journey west to the gold fields...
Item #703936
November 03, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 3, 1849 A page 3 article begins: "Vessels For California" which gives the details of the large number of ships leaving from the East and bound for California. The first sentence sets the stage: "The trade between the Atlantic cities & the Pacific has increased to such an extent that but few persons are likely to form a just co... See More
First report we have seen on the attack of the brig Otter by Indians...
Item #703933
July 08, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1812 The front page begins with a rarely report event, headed: "Savage Attack on the Brig Otter". Taking over a full column is the: "Account of the Attack Made by the Indians of Chilcaaht on Board the Brig Otter, Samuel Hill, Master, April 12, 1811. This failed attack happened off the coast of Alaska.
Information is so rarely found that
... See More
Eulogy on the death of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #703860
May 01, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 1, 1865
* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Union Square, New York City eulogy
The front page has a very lengthy: "Eulogy by the Hon. George Bancroft, Delivered in the City of New York, Tuesday, April 25th, 1865" headed: "Abraham Lincoln".
Inside pages contain: "The President's Remains" "The Funeral Cortege... See More
Debating where the permanent Capital should be... Death of the President's mother...
Item #703751
September 09, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 9, 1789 Most of the front page is taken up with a: "Sketch of Proceedings of Congress in the House of Representatives..." with considerable debate on the Judicial Bill.
Half of page 2 (and some of page 3) are taken up with discussion in Congress headed: "Debate on the Subject of Foxing the Permanent Seat of Government" which ... See More
A landmark issue in American history: Washington's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation...
Item #703723
October 07, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Oct. 7, 1789 The front page begins with arguably one of the most significant Presidential Proclamations of the post-Revolutionary War era: Washington's Thanksgiving Day proclamation dated October 3, 1789. An extremely notable Proclamation to have on the front page of the newspaper that was the mouthpiece of federal government.
In issuing his Thank... See More
Great George Washington issue... Ben Franklin & John Paul Jones...
Item #703609
September 25, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 25, 1790 The front page is mostly taken up with three Acts of Congress, headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, each signed in script type: George Washington, and in block type by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. (printing crease deters some but causes no loss of type).
Page 2 has an article headed: "The Americans" noting: "The fa... See More
Washington signs two Acts of Congress... Finding a site for Congress...
Item #703607
September 16, 1789
MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 16, 1789
* President George Washington
* V. P. John Adams
The entire front page & most of page 2 are taken up with the "Act Registering & Clearing Vessels Regulating the Coasting Trade...", signed in script type: George Washington.
Nice page 2 discussion in Congress on proposed sites for the new federal government, a... See More
Three Washington script signatures on the front page...
Item #703589
April 09, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 9, 1796 Over half of the front page is taken up with three documents of the federal government with each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and two of them in block type by John Adams.
This was one of just a couple of newspapers which used the script type for presidential signatures, making such issues very displayable when on the front... See More
Bunker Hill... Post Revolutionary War engraving...
Item #703551
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1790 * Full page engraving of Bunker Hill
Certainly the prime piece is the very nice, full page engraved plate captioned: "View of Bunker's Hill" which is accompanied by a brief article which includes: "...very accurate & pretty drawing of Bunker's Hill, within the encampments of the Generals Howe and Clin... See More
John Hancock, Benedict Arnold, Thomas Jefferson...
Item #703520
January 30, 1781
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 30, 1781 Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" beginning: "Whereas a resolve...for apprehending all prisoners of war that have been captured by any armed vessels of the United States and have not taken arms against the King of Great Britain..." with further dextral, signed in type by the governor of Mass: John H... See More
Burgoyne on his surrender to General Gates at Saratoga... Washington's Proclamation to deserters...
Item #703518
December 08, 1777
THE BOSTON GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Dec. 8, 1777 The patriotic engraving in the masthead was done by none other than Paul Revere, showing the caged dove of peace being set free over the skyline of Boston by the symbol of liberty.
Certainly the most notable content would be the letter from General Burgoyne to Sir William Howe--found in its entirety on the front page--dated at Alb... See More
Trial of Burgoyne over his surrender at Saratoga...
Item #703517
September 24, 1778
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 24, 1778 The entire front page and part of page 2 are taken up with a lengthy & very detailed account of the trial of General Burgoyne concerning his surrender of the post at Saratoga.
The report begins: "That this house will now resolve into a committee of the whole house to consider of the state & condition
... See More
John Adams becomes the American Ambassador to England...
Item #703445
June 04, 1785
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 4, 1785
* Founding father John Adams promotion (Ambassador)
* First American Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain
The front page begins with a brief item noting John Adams being formally received as the American ambassador to England: "This day John Adams, Esq., minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America, had a private... See More
The colonies during the Revolutionary War...
Item #703380
March 10, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 10, 1778 An inside page has an interesting report signed by "A Manufacturer" concerning the potential problems with sending artisans & others learned in the trades to America, noting: "...Let us therefore no longer alarm ourselves with the imaginary fears of America's rivaling England in trade & manufactures. If ever tha
... See More
The British review Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”…
Item #703377
May 30, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, May 30, 1776
* Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
* Critical British response
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (1776)
A terrific issue as almost the entirety of page 5 is taken up with a report headed: "COMMON SENSE: Address to the Inhabitants of AMERICAN on several Interesting Subjects. October, Price 1s, ... See More
The Boston Massacre: the definitive report in a London newspaper...
Item #703367
April 24, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1770
* The Boston Massacre
* Historic reporting
This is simply a terrific issue as it gives an excellent account of the Boston Massacre as taken from the "Boston Gazette" newspaper of March 12, 1770, the issue so famous that it was reprinted due to its excellent account of this, one of the most famous events of the 18th century, and a... See More
Cricket match... America's Cup race...
Item #703254
September 26, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 26, 1885 There are a number of fine prints in this issue including a full front page: "Canon Farrar" with a related article inside.
Other prints inside include: "The Dead Jumbo" the elephant; a Thomas Nast print: "We Have Not Given Up Ruling the Waves Yet"; a one-third page: "Cricket Match between the Gentlemen of P... See More
Inaugural addresses of John Adams, and much more...
Item #703229
March 08, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, March 8, 1797 The front page has an address: "To George Washington" from the Penna. legislature on his retirement from public office, to which he responded with a letter signed in type; Go. Washington.
This is followed by another similar letter to the President, again with his response signed; Go. Washington. Then carrying ove... See More
New York prepares for Washington's inaugural ceremonies...
Item #703228
April 04, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 4, 1789 Page 3 notes preparations are being made for the new Congress to begin its work, and Washington to arrive in town: "There are now FOUR members of the lower, and TWO of the Upper House wanting...it is expected there will be a quorum this week.
All this time the working upon the federal State House has been unceasingly attended to--and is... See More
Work progressing on the construction of the Capitol and "president's house"...
Item #703224
July 28, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, July 28, 1798
* Construction of Washington D.C.
* White House & the Capitol building
The front page has a nice report noting: "The public buildings in the Federal City progress with the greatest rapidity. The frame of the roof of the capitol is already in its place & a considerable part of it covered with plank...The workmanship is worthy [of] th... See More
Official account of the capture of York...
Item #703015
May 18, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 18, 1813 The entire front page, and part of page 2, are taken up with documents headed: "Official Account of The Capture of York" which includes a prefacing document signed: H. Dearborn, plus a more detailed letter from York, signed: Henry Dearborn, and a lengthy letter from the U.S. ship Madison at York, signed: Isaac Chauncey, followed by the: "Terms o... See More
The Constitution captures the Java... American capture Toronto, but General Pike is killed...
Item #703014
May 11, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 11, 1813
* USS Constitution - William Bainbridge
* HMS Java - Henry Lambert
One-third of the front page is taken up with: "Capture of the Java" by the frigate Constitution. Also on the front page: "Late & Important Intelligence from England" and "Blockade of the American Coast".
Inside includes: "Capture of Little Yo... See More
Mormon troubles in Missouri... Davy Crockett...
Item #702811
July 11, 1834
HINGHAM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1834 Page 3 has a report headed: "The Mormons" with a bit of an introduction noting: "...the following account of fresh difficulties with this singular sect" and what follows is a lengthy letter from Missouri.
A few details include: "...something respecting the 'Mormons, so called', and known that the larger portion o... See More
Jefferson and Aaron Burr...
Item #702778
August 05, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 5, 1807 The front page has a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Page 2 has a report noting: "The trial of Mr. Burr for High Treason...commenced on Monday last...".
Four pages, good condition.
Two front page Acts signed by President Jefferson...
Item #702776
March 22, 1808
NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, March 22, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* (2) Acts of Congress signed
Over half of the front page is taken up with a very lengthy: "Act Making Appropriations for the Support of the Government during the year 1808", signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
This is then followed by another Act of Congress which relates to the 1806... See More
Great eulogy on the death of General Henry Knox...
Item #702774
November 19, 1806
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 19, 1806 Nearly two columns of the front page are taken up with much detail on the: "Death of Gen. Knox". The report is mostly taken up with: "The Eulogy" given by the Hon. Samuel Thatcher.
Four pages, reglued at the spine, some archival mends near the margins, good condition.
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #702766
March 02, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, March 2, 1802
* re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
* Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus
Half of page 2 and most of page 3 are taken up with: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number IX" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website no... See More
Early notice on Gabriel's Rebellion... Creation of the Indiana Territory...
Item #702760
September 15, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 15, 1800
* re. the creation of the state of Indiana
* Gabriel Prosser's slave insurrection
Page 3 has a brief & early report on Gabriel's Rebellion,
It notes: "An insurrection was discovered on the 30th alt. among the negroes in the neighborhood of Richmond, Vir. and some of them are lodged in the gaol [jail] of that city... See More
Early report on Jedediah Smith's explorations in the West...
Item #702738
November 03, 1827
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Nov. 3, 1827 This is one of the desired reports collectors seek in early newspapers, being an early mention of a then-obscure name that would become well-known years later.
Page 2 has over three-quarters of a column taken up with a report of Jedediah Smith, an American transcontinental pioneer, frontiersman, hunter, trapper, author, ca... See More
Letters from Andy Jackson...
Item #702737
June 18, 1818
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 18, 1818 The front page has a letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson as a Major General. Page 2 has lengthier letter headed: "On The Indian War" also by Andrew Jackson.
At least 3 rewards ads for runaway slaves.
Four pages, nice condition.
Six Acts of Congress signed by President Jefferson...
Item #702684
May 31, 1805
EASTERN ARGUS, Portland (Maine; at this time it was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820), May 31, 1805
* President John Adams
* (6) Acts of Congress
Over half of the front page is taken up with six Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One relates to: "... regulating the grants of land & providing for the disposal of the lan... See More
Battle of Tippecanoe...
Item #702683
December 11, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 11, 1811 The front page has close to half a column taken up with a report headed "Indian Battle" which includes: "...additional particulars of the late battle on the Wabash...it appears that Harrison has suffered himself to be cajoled & out-maneuvered by the Prophet within less than a mile of whose town he was encamped...the Indians were in... See More
Making carpets in America... Preventing a slave insurrection...
Item #702653
March 27, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, March 27, 1830 Inside has an interesting article: "American Carpeting" concerning the creation of a a carpet manufacturing company in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, allowing Americans to no longer be dependent on foreign manufactures, followed by the: "President's Reply" congratulating American ingenuity, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
... See More
Early report on the battle of Lexington & Concord...
Item #702527
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1775 The first five pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, headed: "Governor Johnson's Speech on the Motion for an Address to His Majesty Respecting the Situation of Affairs in America..." continued from a previous issue. Terrific reading.
Another fine article takes 3 pages & i
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