Over 340 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #649303
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More
Anti-Jacobite Creed... The importance of Nova Scotia...
Item #659531
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1748 The issue begins with an: "Extract of a Letter Giving an Account of a Survey of the N. West Coast of England..." with a small print on page 2 (see). Also in this issue: "Of the Invention of Shorthand" with a full page of characters of words (see); "An Anti-Jacobite's Creed, Alluding to Indiscriminate Charges in ... See More
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #654524
June 28, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 28, 1803 The back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia their subscriptions to the History of General George Washington."
Parson Weems was an author who wrote the first bio... See More
Madison's review of the year 1815... Chart notes values of slaves...
Item #650012
December 09, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 9, 1815
* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address
The notable content is the full text of the President's annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: James Madison. He reviews all that happened in 1815 with much on the details of the end of the War of 1812.
Several state statistical charts including one for North Caro... See More
Need to create a naval depot near the nation's capital...
Item #649794
July 13, 1816
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, July 13, 1816 The ftpg. has most of a column headed: "NAVAL DEPOT" which begins: "The events of the late war have established the opinion that it is necessary for the United States to create a Naval Depot or establishment on some part o the Chesapeake for the repairing of ships and their protection in time of war..." with much mor... See More
Fur trading in the Northwest...
Item #659555
November 09, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 9, 1822 Featured is a nice report on fur trading in the Northwest. See images for details.
Additional articles provide news from various regions throughout America, and include political reporting.
Complete in 16 pages, 9 3/4 by 6 1/4 inches, a bit of foxing, overall good condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of... See More
General Lafayette Departs from the U.S...
Item #659574
September 17, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, September 17, 1825 Featured in this issue is a nice report report on the departure of General Lafayette after his long visit in America. See images for details.
Additional articles provide news from various regions throughout America, and include political reporting.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 9 3/4 by 6 1/4 inches, a bit of foxing, but ... See More
General Andrew Jackson visits Jackson, Tennessee... Death of Daniel Shays...
Item #659552
October 22, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1825 The front page has an early report regarding General Andrew Jackson's visit to Jackson, Tennessee, noting: "Gen. Jackson, with his lady...was invited to and partook of a public dinner given by the people of that town...The masonic fraternity also paid their respects to him...The general's toast was--the town of Jacks... See More
Indian Treaties Kanzas & Osages Tribes...
Item #659568
February 11, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 11, 1826 A feature of this issue is a report on two "Indian Treaties" with the Kanzas & Osages tribes. The ftpg. has a report concerning the Creek Indians.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, some light staining on the front page, otherwise in great condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the mo... See More
Indian treaty with the Mennatarees... Thomas Jefferson's financial troubles...
Item #659569
February 18, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1826 The front page has an article which begins: "A treaty with the Belantse-etea, or Mennatarees, was concluded between gen. Atkinson and maj. O'Falon & many chiefs of this tribe at the Lower Mandan village...It provides for a friendly intercourse between the parties..." with more.
Also on the ftpg. is a report which rea... See More
Indians in Milledgeville, Georgia...
Item #659553
August 08, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 8, 1829 Featured in this issue is a nice report regarding Indian affairs in Milledgeville, Georgia. See images for details.
Additional articles provide news from various regions throughout America, and include political reporting.
Sixteen pages, good condition, 9 1/2 by 6 inches.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of th... See More
Lead & silver mines in New England...
Item #659545
August 15, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 15, 1829 This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news is political from different regions of America, however, the article which caught our eye was in regards to lead and silver mines in New England. See images for details.
Measures 6 1/2 by 10 inches, in overall nice condition, with a small amount of damp... See More
The Carrier's Address poem...
Item #655011
January 08, 1856
LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, Long Island, New York, Jan. 8, 1856
* New Year's carrier address
The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "The Carrier's Address to the Patrons of the Long Island Democrat", the significance of which can be found on the web.
Page 2 has two reports relating to the President's state-of-the-union address. &nb... See More
The 'Know-Nothing' candidates endorsed...
Item #659729
March 20, 1856
THE EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, March 20, 1856
* The endorsement of the "Know Nothing" candidates
An endorsement at the top of the first column on pg. 2 supports the "Know Nothing" candidates with: "For President, Millard Fillmore, Of New York. For Vice President, Andrew J. Donelson, Of Tennessee." Title appears just above the endorsement. Perhaps o... See More
Much on Fort Donelson...
Item #172554
March 15, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 15, 1862 The full front page has 2 prints: "General View of Fort Donelson" & "The Attack of the Second Iowa Regiment on the Rebel Batteries at Fort Donelson". Other prints include: "Position of Taylor's & McAllister's Batteries During the Battle at Fort Donelson" "The gun Boat Attack on the Water Batterie... See More
The effects of war... The Chief Justices of the Supreme Court...
Item #172844
December 24, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 24, 1864 The full front pager is taken up with prints of: "The Chief Justices of the United States" with Salmon Chase as the central print, surrounded by John Jay, Oliver Ellsworth, Roger B. Taney, and John Marshall.
Many nice prints within including a full page: "View of the Stations on Grant's Military Railroad from City Point to His ... See More
Civil War Recollections... Mining in Nevada...
Item #659688
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1866. Featured in this issue is an article "Personal Recollections of the War", by a Virginian. Other articles are: "The Reese River Country (Mining in Nevada)"; "Are There Other Inhabited Worlds?"; "Henry Barth, the African Traveler"; and other additional stories with related illustrations. See photos for d... See More
Much on the Indians of the West...
Item #648247
August 28, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 28, 1867 Page 3 has nice Indian content with heads & subheads: "The Indian War" "Desperate Fight Between Pawnees and Cheyennes--Full Particulars--Attempt to Throw a Passenger Train Off the Track--How the Indians Learned the Trick...Fifteen Scalps Taken..." and then further on is another article: "Abandonment of Old Fort Union--Indian... See More
Andes Mountain of Peru... Many prints from 1868...
Item #659604
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, August, 1868. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events which include numerous related prints - too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are prints of the Andes Mountains in Peru & Bolivia, with lengthy supporting text. Disbound w/out wrappers. Many additional prints are also present! See images for details.R... See More
Life in Cuba - many prints... 1871...
Item #659603
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, August, 1871. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events which include numerous related prints - too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are prints of scenes in and about Cuba, with lengthy supporting text. Disbound w/out wrappers. Many additional prints are also present! See images for details.Reader's Diges... See More
An anti-sea-sick ship... an elevated railway...
Item #659789
January 11, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 11, 1873 The issue features the latest inventions and innovations of the day including: "STEAM PRESS", "SALOON OF BESSEMER'S ANTI-SEA-SICK SHIP", "ELEVATED RAILWAY", "WATER WHEEL", and more, all of which include supporting text. A number of interesting advertisements are present as well, along with a sum... See More
Duck hunting... Solar eclipses...
Bermuda... Port Nasau... Harbor Island...
Item #659625
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, November, 1874 This famous monthly periodical has on the front page the beginning of a 12 page article headed: "The Bahamas", which contains 14 small illustrations including one on the ftpg. showing a nice view of Hopetown's Harbor, Abaco, From The Light House, plus illustrations of the Government House, a Sponge Yard, En
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President Hayes' state-of-the-union address...
Item #648168
December 01, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 1, 1879
* President Rutherford B. Hayes
* State of the Union Address
Two columns of the ftpg. and most of pg. 3 are taken up with the: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" "The Annual Review of Governmental Affairs" "Subjects Demanding Legislation Suggested by the President" "Congress Urged to Take Additional Steps For the S... See More
Easter morning... Indian print by Remington...
Item #175278
March 31, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1888 The front page print: "Judge Walter Quintin Gresham". Two half page prints: "The Railroad Disaster to the West India Mail Near Blackshear, Georgia" and "The Remains of General Paez Lying in State in the New York City Hall".
Doublepage centerfold: "Easter Sunday Morning Among the Moravians at Bethlehem, Pennsylv... See More
The Oklahoma land rush.....
Item #654468
April 20, 1889
WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, April 20, 1889
* Oklahoma land rush
* Boomers and Sooners
The front page has one column headlines: "THE OKLAHOMA BOOM" "As the Great Day Draws Near the Excitement Increases" "Bound To Reach The Land" and more with related text. This is fine coverage on the famed Oklahoma land rush.
Four pages, large folio size, irre... See More
Color cover of the Panama-Pacific Exposition...
Item #655055
December 06, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN - "Panama-Pacific International Exposition" issue, New York, Dec. 6, 1913 Features a very nice color cover of the Exposition. Also a nice doublepg. of photos inside. Color back cover for "Victor Talking Machine".
The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Early airplanes nearly collide...
Item #654519
June 20, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 20, 1914 Full front page duotone photo: " A Close Shave In The Air" shows two planes in a near mid-air collision. Report inside with 5 photos and a diagram: "The Langley Aeroplane Construction and Control Mechanism".
Complete in 16 pages, a small piece from the lower blank margin, several archival mends inside & several tears ... See More
Fall of the Soviet Union... Great pair of issues...
Item #688393
August 01, 1991
A fascinating pair of newspapers, destined to be the premier newspapers on the coup and collapse of the Soviet Union. Both double-titled: "NEZAVISIMAYA GAZETA/INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER".
Issue #1: Datelined Moscow & Washington, August, 1991 The Nezavismaya Gazeta defied orders & worked through the night, handing out crude newspaper copies to people on the streets, and faxing their t... See More
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