One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...
Item #639485
May 15, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, May 15, 1735 As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1736. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first newspaper in all of the Middle Colonies, and only the fourth newspaper published in all of the American... See More
Establishing the rules of cricket... A premier report...
Item #626974
July 28, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 28, 1789
* A cornerstone issue for any cricket collection
The article is titled: "Cricket" which contains within a subtitle reading: "Laws of the Game" which takes the majority of the article. There is another smaller subhead reading: "Betts" which mentions wagering on the game. The prefatory paragraph reads: "This... See More
Battle of Bennington, and so much more...
Item #617099
January 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 14, 1778 This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms.
Page 2 has a great account of the Battle of Bennington, being a near... See More
Struggling under the yoke of oppression...
Item #615549
June 15, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, June 15, 1776 This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city. Keep in mind also that this issue is dated less than 3 weeks before the Declaration of Independence.
The front page begins with an advertisement for pamphlet of a Loyalist r... See More
Very early Abraham Lincoln print in a newspaper...
Item #172414
November 10, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 10, 1860 This is a terrific issue for display as the entire front page is taken up with a nice Winslow Homer illustration of Abraham Lincoln, beardless (see), captioned: Hon. Abraham Lincoln, Born in Kentucky, February 12, 1809." Certainly one of the more desirable issues from the Lincoln era, from before he became president.
Oth... See More
Exceedingly rare Napoleon occupation newspaper...
Item #630313
November 1, 1811
COURRIER D'AMSTERDAM or the COURIER VAN AMSTERDAM, November 1, 1811 (No. 307) This was a daily newspaper published in Amsterdam during the French occupation of Holland. It is bilingual: half printed in French and half in Dutch. Two mastheads as well, one in each language.
In 1810 Napoleon Bonaparte annexed Holland to his empire, hence this newspaper being in two languages. This is... See More
On the 1929 stock market crash, in the New York Times...
Item #646745
October 26, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1929 The stock market crash of 1929 did much to define America for the next decade, resulting in the Great Depression and all the trauma relating to it. It seemed common for many newspapers to put a positive spin on the on-going tragedy, so front page reports often conflicted with the reality of the time.
Given that the stock exchange is in New York City, the... See More
Offering a reassuring report on the infamous Stock Market Crash...
Item #646746
October 31, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1929
* Stock market crash of 1929 - Wall Street
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
A notable issue of the desired "Times" from the week of the infamous stock market crash in 1929. The front page 3 column headline offers an unfortunate reassuring report of current events with: "STOCKS MOUNT IN STRONG ALL-DAY... See More
On George Washington's death & funeral... Front page report of his death...
Item #637079
January 8, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Jan. 8, 1800
* George Washington funeral
The ftpg. has a nice account headed: "Washington's Last Illness" which begins: "Some time in the night of Friday, the 10th instant, having been exposed to a rain on the proceeding day, General Washington was attacked with an inflammatory affection of the upper part of ... See More
John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater...
Item #652363
October 30, 1863
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1863
* John Wilkes Booth as an actor
* Rare appearance at Ford's Theatre
A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.
Of interest to the collector is advertisement at the top of page 3 headed: Ford's New Theatre" and within the... See More
Dramatic issue on the Hindenburg explosion...
Item #647440
May 7, 1937
THE BOSTON POST--EXTRA--EXTRA--EXTRA, May 7, 1937 A very dramatic front page with a bold banner headline taking 3 lines: "HINDENBURG BLOWS UP--50 KILLED AND 50 SAVED, AIRSHIP FALLS IN FLAMES" plus a banner subhead and a large photo captioned: "The giant dirigible Hindenburg burst into flames and sank to the ground, a twisted, blazing wreck, early tonight has it was neari... See More
'Official' report of the gold discovery in California...
Item #630613
December 7, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1848
* Gold discovered in California
* Official government report
Beginning on the front page and taking all of pg. 2 and most of pg. 3 is the: "President's Annual Message" to the nation, in which is a rather lengthy & detailed report on the discovery of gold in California.
Although there were earlier newspaper repor... See More
Great map of the West Indies & America...
Item #640266
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1762 Certainly the prime feature of this early magazine is the terrific & very displayable foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the West Indies with the Adjacent Coast" as noted in the ornate cartouche. This map shows much of present-day Georgia & Florida to present-day Texas, with all of Central America and all of the Cari... See More
Great map of the West Indies & America...
Item #621133
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1762 * Very early Southern America map w/ West Indies
Certainly the prime feature of this early magazine is the terrific & very displayable foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the West Indies with the Adjacent Coast" as noted in the ornate cartouche. This map shows much of present-day Georgia & Florida to present-day... See More
Rare map of Captain Cook's voyage...
Item #644351
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1776 * Captain James Cook
* Discoveries map
This issue includes a lengthy article (3+ pages) on Captain Cook and the: "Resolution's Voyage on Discovery to the Southern Hemisphere". Accompanying this article is a rare full page map titled: "Part of the Tropical Discoveries of the Resolution Sloop, Captain Cook in 1774, Referre... See More
"The House of Friends" - Walt Whitman's response to the (Fugitive Slave) Compromise of 1850...
Item #652603
June 14, 1850
THE NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 14, 1850
* Walt Whitman's "The House of Friends" - 1st appearance
* His response to Northern Democrats who supported the (Fugitive Slave) Compromise of 1850
Page 3 has the noteworthy poem from Walt Whitman (signed in type, WALTER WHITMAN), "THE HOUSE OF FRIENDS," which is the first appearance of this poem written as his response to No... See More
Newspaper appearance of a Walt Whitman poem...
Item #652163
March 22, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 22, 1850
* Walt Whitman - American poet
* 2nd Appearance of "Resurgemus"
A very notable issue for any literary collector as the front page contains at the head of the first column the second newspaper appearance of Walt Whitman's poem "Resurgemus" signed by him in type at its conclusion: Walter Whitman. The very first appearance was on... See More
"Bardic Symbols" -by Walt Whitman - his 1st apperance in The Atlantic Monthly
Item #652373
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, April, 1860* Walt Whitman's "Bardic Symbols" - 1st appearance
* also Whitman's 1st appearance in The Atlantic Monthly
* 2 lines deleted by the publisher
Pages 445-447 have Walt Whitman's, "Bardic Symbols," which is both the poem's 1st appearance and Whitman's 1st contribution to The Atlantic Monthly. According to the Walt Whitm... See More
"Proud Music of the Sea Storm" -by Walt Whitman - submitted by Ralph Waldo Emerson...
Item #652371
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, February, 1869* Walt Whitman's "Proud Music of the Sea Storm" - 1st appearance
* submitted to The Atlantic Monthly on behalf of Whitman as a favor
Pages 199-203 have Walt Whitman's, "Proud Music of the Sea Storm," which, according to the Walt Whitman Archive, has the distinction of being a poem submitted to The Atlantic Monthly by Ralph Wal... See More
Earliest newspaper in your collection?
Item #647600
December 7, 1641
NOUVELLES, Paris, France, December 7, 1641 The heading roughly translates to: "Ordinary News"." This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backi... See More
Detailed review of Les Misérables...
First printing of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Chiefly About War Matters"...
Item #652426
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, (Boston), July, 1863 * Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Chiefly About War Matters"
* an original, contemporary printing - 1st appearance
signed with the pen name "A Peaceable Man"
* same year review of Victor Hugo's, "Les Misérables"
When one thinks of Nathaniel Hawthorne, most minds are rightfully immediately drawn to his mas... See More
Thomas Nast Santa...
Item #633381
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1871
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The full front page is the famous Thomas Nast illustration of: "Santa Claus's Mail." which is very displayable.
Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Christmas in Virginia - A Present from the Great House." Full pg. illus. of "A Roman Catholic Mission from England to ... See More
First printing of "Barbara Frietchie"...
Item #613908
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, (Boston), October, 1863 This literary magazine contains the first publication of the famed poem by John Greenleaf Whittier: "Barbara Frietchie". It is a story of a very patriotic old woman in Frederick, Maryland, who would defy General Jackson as his troops entered town. The most famous line would have to be: "Shoot, if you must, this old gray head; But s... See More
On witches & witchcraft... precursor to the Salem witch troubles... from Boston...
Item #646949
March 31, 1690
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY: RESOLVING WEEKLY ALL THE MOST NICE AND CURIOUS QUESTIONS PROPOS'D BY THE INGENIOUS, London, March 31, 1690 Notable title that used a question-answer format. Among the front page questions is: "Whether there be Witches? and what good Books have been written on that Subject?" with an interesting & lengthy answer carrying over to the back page. This qu
... See More
Terrific & displayable baseball print...
Item #638261
May 8, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1886
* Great 19th century baseball print
The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a full ... See More
Prelude to the death of the King of England...
Item #617165
February 5, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 5, 1684 (note that by today's calendar the year would be 1685) The top of the front page, set in larger-than-normal type, is a very timely and significant report on the ill health of the King. Indeed, he would die the day after the publication of this issue, February 6, which would be reported in the next issue of the London Gazette.
The full text... See More
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" - Charles Dickens shares his thoughts...
Item #652602
September 18, 1852
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, September 18, 1852
* Charles Dickens' own publication
* His review of Harriet Beecher Stowe's, "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
Most are aware "Uncle Tom's Cabin", upon its release, was embraced by abolitionists but enraged most of those from the South and Northern supporters of slavery. However, few are aware that it was exceeding popu... See More
Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #621761
January 3, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874
* Thomas Nast
* Santa Claus
* Christmas
The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." which is very displayable (see). Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern "jolly" version of Santa.
Inside is foun... See More
500 slaves killed in battle... Deaths from the Great Plague...
Item #617373
June 21, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 21, 1666
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
* 500 Negro slaves killed in battle
* Report on the great plague (rare)
The issue is filled with various reports from throughout Europe, much of it military reporting. The back page includes a report noting in part: "...from the Barbados...differing in their accounts of some particulars, affirm in the ... See More
Great foldout map of the world... French & Indian War...
Item #647456
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1755 Certainly the prime item in this issue is the great foldout map titled: "A Map of the World on Mercator's Projection" which shows the entire world, although portions of unexplored Canada and the northwest of America are undefined (see). This map folds out to measure 8 by 11 1/2 inches & in nice condition. It is held... See More
Very early, short-lived, colonial newspaper...
Item #648409
May 31, 1753
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, May 31, 1753 This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates.
The imprint appears at the bottom of the back page, noting: "New York: Printed by J. Parker at the New Printing Office in Be... See More
Terrific foldout map of St. Augustine, Florida, & vicinity...
Item #644463
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1740
* St. Augustine, Florida foldout map
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "A View of the Town and Castle of St. Augustine, & the English Camp before it June 20, 1740" which is a very nice print showing the castle along the Matanza River plus the position of various s
... See More
* St. Augustine, Florida foldout map
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "A View of the Town and Castle of St. Augustine, & the English Camp before it June 20, 1740" which is a very nice print showing the castle along the Matanza River plus the position of various s
John Wilkes Booth's letter of confession...
Abraham Lincoln's funeral... Services at New York churches & synagogues...
Item #652609
April 20, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 20, 1865 All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered, with nice front page one column heads including: "OUR LOSS" "A Day of Mourning" "The Funeral at Washington" "Imposing Ceremonies" "Scenes & Incidents" "Booth Reported in Penna." and more.
The entire ftpg. is taken up with reports on the funeral of A... See More
"As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free"...
Walt Whitman writes a poem for Dartmouth's Commencement......
Item #652355
June 26, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 26, 1872
* Walt Whitman
* "As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free"
* Considered the 1st publication
Page 3 has Walt Whitman's, "As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free," which was a poem he wrote and delivered at the 1872 Commencement at Dartmouth College. This printing was actually from the day prior to the Commencement, making it one of the earliest i... See More
Walt Whitman's "Two Rivulet's"... 1st appearance (extracts)...
Item #652366
February 19, 1876
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 19, 1876
* Pre-publication extracts of "Two Rivulets" - 1st appearance
* Much on and by Walt Whitman
* 1st major works since "Leaves of Grass"
Page 4, under the heading, "WALT WHITMAN'S POEMS," has per-publication extracts from "Two Rivulets," and are believed to be their 1st appearance. Included are "Eidolons,&... See More
The Haggadah details - Jewish Passover... NYT 1st mention...
Item #652072
January 27, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1878
* Jewish Festivals & Rituals
* 1st NYT mention of The Haggadah Service with details
* The Passover, The Sabbath Day, The Feast of Tabernacles
Background: In 1840, as a partial response to what is now called the Damascus Blood Libel (accusation against the Jews regarding their rituals/practices), the London Times printed a detailed description of the... See More
Princess Charlotte of Mecklemberg & George III... Wedding & Coronation - details & prints...
Item #652022
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August & September, 1761 (a two issue set)The August issue has: details, songs, and plates related to the marriage and Coronation of William III and Charlotte, Princess Mecklemberg. Also included is a detailed historical account (taking nearly 8 pages) of the Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary, from 1685, which mentions their Coronation being u... See More
Text and prints on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #172696
July 25, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1863 The full front page is a nice portrait of: "Major-General Ulysses S. Grant ("Unconditional Surrender" Grant)". Inside has a full page: "The Siege of Vicksburg--View Upon the Extreme Right, Showing the Mississippi River Above and Below Vicksburg"; a full page with 4 prints: "The Siege of Vicksburg--Blowing Up the ... See More
Death of Frederick Douglass...
Item #176000
March 2, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1895 Certainly the prime content in this issue is not just the page 6 article: "Death of Frederick Douglass" which takes over three-quarters of the first column, but the related illustration of him appearing on page 4 which takes one-third of the page, captioned: "Frederick Douglass, Died Feb. 20, 1895" (see).
The full front page i... See More
Jewish rabbi supports slavery based on the Bible...
Item #647573
January 5, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, January 5, 1861 The last column of the front page is taken up with a lengthy report, carrying over to take all of pages 2, 3,4 and 5, with heads including: "STATE OF THE UNION" "Our National Fast Day" "Its General Observance in the Metropolis" "The Religious View of The Crisis" "Sermons, Address, and Prayers by..." "Imme... See More
Battle of Quebec in the French & Indian War... With a map of Quebec...
Item #646560
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1759 * Battle of the Plains of Abraham
* Capture of Quebec, Canada
This issue contains a terrific & very detailed account of the Battle of Quebec, headed: "Operations of the Army Before Quebec" and "Authentic Accounts of the Proceedings Before Quebec", taking seven pages of text and includes the "Arti... See More
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" - Charles Dickens shares his thoughts...
Item #652440
November 10, 1852
NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES, November 10, 1852
* Charles Dickens review of Harriet Beecher Stowe's, "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
* Article from Charles Dickens' own publication
Most are aware "Uncle Tom's Cabin", upon its release, was embraced by abolitionists but enraged most of those from the South and Northern supporters of slavery. However, few are aware that ... See More
The NFL is created. Jim Thorpe named first president...
Item #648364
September 19, 1920
THE DETROIT SUNDAY NEWS, September 19, 1920 Page 2 of the sport's section has a very significant--albeit modestly presented--report on the founding of the National Football League, headed: "THORPE TO HEAD 'PRO GRIDDERS' " and "Becomes President of First Foot Ball Organization". The report is datelined "Canton, Ohio, Sept. 18", & begins:... See More
From shortly after Cornwallis surrendered...
Item #647491
January 17, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 17, 1782 Page 2 has a curious & interesting: "List of Lies Political, in the Ministerial Prints during the Course of the last week" which includes: "Great Britain has nothing to fear from her enemies" "The French fleet in America is not in a condition to be of any service" "The patriots always love to hear... See More
The President's annual message...
Item #588518
December 7, 1848
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1848
* President James K. Polk
* State of the Union Address
Most of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address by the President, signed by him in type at its conclusion: James K. Polk.
Within his message he devotes much space to California and the discovery of gold, ... See More
Very rare 17th century magazine...
Item #647381
THE GENTLEMAN'S JOURNAL OR THE MONTHLY MISCELLANY, London, July, 1693 If 18th century magazines are scarce, titles from the 17th century are exceedingly rare. Here is one such title, subtitled: "In a Letter to A Gentleman in the Country Consisting of News, History, Philosophy, Poetry, Musick, Translations, etc." Contains a very nice full title page (see), and pg. 2 is mos... See More
Jeff Davis' speech in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #647361
November 29, 1861
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, Nov. 29, 1861 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 entire front page is taken up with the: "PRESIDENT&... See More
Rare Confederate title from North Carolina...
Item #646396
August 16, 1861
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, Aug. 16, 1861
* Rare Confederate title from the Civil War
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.
Content in this issue ... See More
Map of the St. Lawrence River includes Quebec... French & Indian War...
Item #640106
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1759 The most notable item in this issue is the very nice & detailed full page map of the St. Lawrence River and present-day city of Quebec, titled "An Authentic Plan of the River St. Laurence from Sillery to the Falls of Montmorency." (see). The map is in nice condition measuring 5 by 8 1/2 inches, & has the locations of the ... See More
Would reject independence if offered... Regarding representation in Parliament...
Item #647363
April 4, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, April 4, 1768 Inside has most of a page taken up with a letter from the Speaker of the Mass. Assembly to one of the King's Secretaries of State, which includes: "...it seems to be conclusive that as those acts were made with the sole & express purpose of raising a revenue out of America, the subjects here are in those instances unfortunately ... See More
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