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657330

Census report from New Jersey...

Item #657330
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1749  Nearly a full page is taken up with charts showing the population of New Jersey in 1738 and 1745. Included among the columns are those labeled: "Male Slaves" "Female Slaves" and "Total of Slaves" (see). There is also a chart of those: "Buried in the several Burying Grounds of Philadelphia", column
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694064

Front page content on the French & Indian War...

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June 28, 1759

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 28, 1759  Over one-third of the front page is headed: "America" with datelines from New York and Albany, with some nice content on the French & Indian War.

A few bits include: "...the greatest part of the New Jersey provincials passed by here on their way to Albany. Their regiment consists of 1000 men...so great was their desire to serve... See More  

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703655

On quartering troops, a paper currency for the colonies, and more...

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June 29, 1767

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, June 29, 1767  



* Colonial era  paper currency

* British troops in America




A fine, colonial newspaper offering a flavor of life in America during the tumultuous period shortly after the Stamp Act, during the hated Quartering Act & Townshend Acts era, and before tensions would boil over with the Boston Massacre of 1770, the Tea party in... See More  

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646274

The death of Prince Edward, Duke of York...

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September 17, 1767

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 17, 1767



* Multiple reports from America



Page two has multiple reports from Charles-Town, South Carolina [current Charleston] which tell of robberies and other hostilities, some of which are described as "worse than the most savage Indians." See images for the graphic details. Page 6 has additional reports from Elizabeth-Town, New Jersey [cu... See More  

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585508

From colonial Boston...

Item #585508

May 16, 1768

SUPPLEMENT TO THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, May 16, 1768  The front page is taken up with a wide variety of news reports from London including one item noting: "...the colony agents have orders...to obtain an act of Parliament for the encouragement of the  linen manufactury in North America...". An inside page has reports from "Boston" including: "...considering them too... See More  

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687300

With the "Supplement" issue as well. Fine content...

Item #687300

May 16, 1768

THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, May 16, 1768 



* Pro-British American publication

* Tensions build with England


The entire front page and most of pg. 2 are taken up with a continued report titled: "An Account of Corsica; & the Memoirs of the famous Pascal Paoli the commander in chief of the Corsicans."

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692870

Men to set the boundary line between New York & New Jersey...

Item #692870

February 17, 1770

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1770  The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" concerning several men chosen as commissioners: "...for settling the boundary line between the Colonies of New York and New Jersey, met at Hartford..." with a bit more.

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701076

The (1775) Restraining bill, and reaction to it...

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May 17, 1775

CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, May 17, 1775 



* Retraining Acts of 1775

* Colonial trade restrictions

* American Revolutionary War




The entire front page and part of page 2 are taken up with: "Lord Camden's Speech on the New England Fishery Bill".

Page 2 has a report headed: "Provisions in the Restraining Bill for the Provinces of New Jersey, Pennsylva... See More  

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687444

Last issue published before his presses were destroyed by the Sons of Liberty...

Item #687444

November 23, 1775

RIVINGTON'S NEW-YORK GAZETTEER; or, the CONNECTICUT, HUDSON'S RIVER, NEW-JERSEY, and QUEBEC WEEKLY ADVERTISER, New York, Nov. 23, 1775



* American Revolutionary War

* Extremely rare publication

* James Rivington - spy publisher




 James Rivington, the famous printer of this newspaper, had an interesting career.

He began this newspaper in 1773 initially with an impartial sta... See More  

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659941

Peace with America is wanted, but cannot happen...

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July 19, 1777

THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 19, 1777  The front page has a report on the war events near Canada, Ticonderoga, and Lakes Chaplain and George, as shown in the photos.

The back page has: "Further Observations on the State of Affairs & the Conduct of the Minsters", much relating to America. It begins: "The public papers not only continue suggesting to the nation the... See More  

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703335

The Articles of Confederation...

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April 29, 1778

THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, April 29, 1778  



* The Articles of Confederation (historic)

* American Revolutionary War




This was the very first newspaper in New Jersey, having begun in December, 1777. This is issue number 22.

There are only a handful of documents in American history which can be considered cornerstones in the creation of our national government, which would include ... See More  

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701323

Dr. John Morgan defends himself as Surgeon General of the United States... Silas Deane's letter in defense of himself...

Item #701323

December 09, 1778

THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, Dec. 9, 1778  



* Rare Revolutionary War American publication 



New Jersey was the last of the 13 original colonies to have a newspaper. This is the volume 1, number 53 issue.

The entire front page and a portion of page 2 are taken up with a lengthy & detailed letter: "To the Citizens and Freemen of the United States of America" signed ... See More  

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702543

The only American magazine that published during the heart of the Revolutionary War...

Item #702543

June 01, 1779

THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, June, 1779 



* The only American magazine that published during the heart of the Revolutionary War



In the entirety of the Revolutionary War only two American magazines existed, they being this one and the "Pennsylvania Magazine" which published in Philadelphia as well, from January, 1775 thru July, 1776.

The "United States Magazin... See More  

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687105

Burning of Fairfield & the coastal towns of Connecticut...

Item #687105

July 15, 1779

THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 15, 1779  



* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication

* Burning of Fairfield, Connecticut - William Tyron

* Paul Revere masthead engraving for display




The masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere, showing a soldier holding a sword and a document inscribed "Independence" whil... See More  

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687347

Fate of Col. Hayne... The Asgill Affair... Keep fighting, or not

Item #687347

May 02, 1782

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 2, 1782  



* American Revolutionary War



The front page begins with a lengthy report headed: "Office of Finance" signed by: Robert Morris

Page 2 begins with a very fine & detailed letter from Col. Stewart to Earl Cornwallis dated Sept. 9, 1781, being an account of the Battle of Eutaw Springs, South ... See More  

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673961

Celebrating General Greene & the recapture of the Southern colonies...

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April 24, 1783

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1783 



* Closing events in the Revolutionary War

* General Nathanael Greene & Charleston SC




Close to half of the front page is: "On the American Trade" being a letter signed "a merchant" as how to make it happen after the independence of America. Another ftpg. item mentions: "That Sir Guy Carleton had issued a Proclam... See More  

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690374

Closing events of the Revolutionary War...

Item #690374

April 29, 1783

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, April 29, 1783 



* American Revolutionary War - closing events



The front page has some reports concerning the negotiations for a treaty of peace to end the Revolutionary War. Also reports headed: "America" which carry over to page 2 concerning various events in America, one bit noting: "...In January last, Col. Willet, with about 600 men... See More  

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700875

Warning to Loyalists who remain...

Item #700875

June 27, 1783

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, June 27, 1783



* Closing events of the Revolutionary War



 Pages 2 & 3 have some content related to the end of the Revolutionary War, one bit noting: "...find themselves standing alone in a dispute with this country, neither France, Spain, or America, having now any longer cause for quarrel with Great Britain..."

Also, a little cha... See More  

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704612

Washington's historic farewell orders to the military...

Item #704612

January 06, 1784

THE EDINBURGH ADVRTISER, Scotland, Jan. 6, 1784



* General George Washington

* Farewell address - speech

* Continental Army officers

* Princeton, New Jersey




 Certainly the most notable & historic content is the full text printing of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States", a very historic & notable document datelined: "Rock... See More  

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671779

Newly formed America flexing its trade muscles with England...

Item #671779

March 23, 1784

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 23, 1784  Page 3 has a report headed: "America - From the New York Royal Gazette" which was loyal to the British during the Revolutionary War. It notes in part: "...Assembly of New Jersey...Resolved unanimously, that the United States in Congress assembled, ought to be vested with the exclusive power of regulating trade & commerce t... See More  

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701466

Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue, putting the Constitution into effect...

Item #701466

February 13, 1788

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1788



* United States Constitution

* Ratification of the states

* Pillar illustration - cartoon




This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this  title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronicle,... See More  

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703264

Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue... Massachusetts ratifies the Constitution, in a Boston newspaper...

Item #703264

March 01, 1788

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 1, 1788



* United States Constitution

* State of New Hampshire

* Pillar illustration - cartoon




  This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this  title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronic... See More  

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685616

George Washington's inauguration and inaugural address... And a very rare eye-witness account...

Item #685616
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789 



* President George Washington

* Inauguration - inaugural address

* In a American publication (rare)




Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of... See More  

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703785

North Carolina ratified the Constitution... New lighthouses...

Item #703785

January 06, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, January 6, 1790  Page 3 has a report of a tour through South Carolina with mention of Columbia & Cape Fear, including: "A light house is now building on Cape Fear which it is expected will be finished in about eight months. A new one is shortly to be erected on Cape Henry, in Virginia...Another is designed for Cape May, in New Jersey, and it is... See More  

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704834

On the funeral of the governor...

Item #704834

November 13, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1790  



* Patriots George Read & William Patterson



Page 3 reports that George Read was unanimously re-elected Senator of Delaware. A second item says: "The Hon. William Patterson, Esq. Senator of the United States, from New Jersey is unanimously elected Governor of that State." Both of these men signed the Constitution of the United Stat... See More  

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700839

The X, Y, Z Affair...

Item #700839

September 07, 1798

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 7, 1798



* The XYZ Affair

* France relations

* John Adams




 Page 5 has content on the X, Y, Z Affair, beginning: "It appears, as well by the American negotiation with Messrs. X, T. and Z as by the negotiations in which h the virtuous and open-hearted Mr. Arthur O'Conner bore so distinguished a part...".

The X, Y, Z Affair was a co... See More  

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683004

John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...

Item #683004

October 19, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799 



* Two President John Adams script signatures

* Nice ad for King Harry the Eighth Playing Cards

* Trenton, New Jersey serves as Federal Capital

* Moses Gill proclamation and script signature




The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One is a conclusion from a previous issue for regu... See More  

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704011

Major General Alexander Hamilton...

Item #704011

November 06, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 6, 1799 



* General Alexander Hamilton

* At Trenton, New Jersey




The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mentioning that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required...to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON..." with a bit more. This is the Alexander Ha... See More  

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701473

Alexander Hamilton's son loses his life on the same dueling grounds as his father would 3 years later...

Item #701473

December 07, 1801

THE BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 7, 1801  Page 2 has: "A Correct & Candid Statement of Facts, Relative to the Late Unfortunate Duel at New York" being the duel involving Philip Hamilton, Alexander's son.

In part: "The friends of young Mr. Hamilton sincerely regret the unfortunate affair, which terminated his life..." with much more. Other potions report the duel itself: &... See More  

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702740

Signed by Jefferson & Burr...

Item #702740

April 17, 1802

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 17, 1802  The bottom of the front page has an Act of Congress: "...to authorize the President of the United States to convey certain parcels of land therein mentioned." which is in Essex County, New Jersey. It is signed in script type by: Th. Jefferson, and in block type: Aaron Burr who was Speaker of the House at the time.

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561934

Death of Col. William S. Smith... son-in-law of John Adams...

Item #561934

June 26, 1816

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1816



* William S. Smith death

* Abigail Adams



Among the "Deaths" on page 2 is one that reads, in part: "In New York State, Col. William S. Smith, a brave and intelligent officer of the revolutionary war....an independent Member of Congress....He was son-in-law of President Adams; but was bereaved of his excellent consort se... See More  

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643243

Andrew Jackson addresses the people of Florida...

Item #643243

November 10, 1821

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 10, 1821  Perhaps the best item in this issue is the report headed: "General Jackson" which is his address to the citizens of Florida in which he announces the temporary organization of the government of Florida. This address takes over a full page and is signed by him in type: Andrew Jackson, Gov. of the Floridas.

Among the other reports in thi... See More  

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554061

Captain John Cleves Symmes...

Item #554061

June 19, 1829

CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, N.Y., June 19, 1829



* John Cleves Symmes, Jr. death



On page 3 in the "Obituary" section is one that reads: "In Hamilton, Butler county, Ohio, the 19th ult. Capt. John Cleves Symmes, extensively known as the author of the theory of open poles and concentric spheres..." & more.



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211404

Camden and Amboy Railroad In 1834...

Item #211404

May 09, 1834

THE SUN, N.Y., May 9, 1834 Pg. 3 has a report about an accident on the Camden and Amboy Railroad, when two engines travelling in opposite directions made contact at a curve. The Camden & Amboy RR was the first RR in New Jersey and one of the earliest in the U.S. May be one of first railroad accidents! Other news of the day includes: "Another Murder" "Police Office" and more. Several interestin... See More  

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561912

Venus fly-traps inhabiting the prairies?...

Item #561912

March 10, 1838

THE NEW-YORKER, New York, March 10, 1838



* Venus fly-traps inhabiting the prairies?



An inside page has a report about an "Extraordinary Plant" that inhabits the "vast prairies" of North America.



About the plant, the report says: "...the ends of the leaves being armed with teeth which the power of closing up on being irritated by any substance, as for instance, a... See More  

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704482

Mormons in New Jersey... President Tyler vetos the Bank of the U.S. bill...

Item #704482

August 21, 1841

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1841



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Toms River & Hornerstown

* Monmouth Co. New Jersey




 Inside has the lengthy: "Veto Message from the President of the United States, Returning, with his Objections, the bill to incorporate the Fiscal Bank of the United States" signed in type: John Tyler

The back page has a brief item con... See More  

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680494

Print of New York City in 1849...

Item #680494

May 05, 1849

SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 5, 1849  The front page has a print of: "The City of New York, From Weehawken", New Jersey. With a bit of text as well.

Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with fold & margin wear including some loss, but not to the print. Generally good. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

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208711

Discovering lime...

Item #208711

May 03, 1851

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, May 3, 1851  On pg. 2 under Interesting And Important Discovery is a report discussing the discovery "...of and valuable mineral, Phosphate of Lime, occurring in large quantities in Hurdstown, near the...Morris Canal, in New Jersey..." and more.

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693269

Early advertisement for the historic Cape May Congress Hall hotel...

Item #693269

July 09, 1851

THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, D.C., July 9, 1851



* Congress Hall Hotel advertisement

* Pre Civil War Cape May, New Jersey




 Among the advertisements on page 2 is one for the Congress Hall Hotel, headed: "Sea Bathing, Cape May, N.J." and beginning: "Congress Hall is now open for the reception of visitors..." with various detail.

Congress Hall is a very histori... See More  

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693276

Early advertisement for the historic Cape May Congress Hall hotel...

Item #693276

July 18, 1851

THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, D.C., July 18, 1851



* Congress Hall Hotel advertisement

* Pre Civil War Cape May, New Jersey




 Among the advertisements on page 2 is one for the Congress Hall Hotel, headed: "Sea Bathing, Cape May, N.J." and beginning: "Congress Hall is now open for the reception of visitors..." with various detail.

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700070

P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Cornelius Vanderbilt...

Item #700070

April 09, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 9, 1853  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.

Prints within include: "The Gardener Trial: Scene in the Courtroom, Washington"; 3 prints showing: "Illustrations of the Shad Fishery&quo... See More  

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644513

Early print of Pittsburgh...

Item #644513

April 30, 1853

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 30, 1853  The front page shows: "Representation of the Royal Guards, of Cincinnati, Ohio" Inside prints include: "View of the City of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania" (with textual description), "View of Indian Falls, near Cold Spring, New York", "New badge of the Boston Police" "View of Font Hill, Forrest Castle, at ... See More  

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698725

Expedition to Greenland... Earthquake in San Francisco...

Item #698725

March 29, 1856

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 29, 1856  Inside has 2 pages of text with  7 prints on: "Expedition To Greenland". Also a full page with 4 prints on: "Dreadful Catastrophe at Philadelphia" being the burning of the ferry boat 'New Jersey'.

Other prints: "Maple Sugar Camp" in New England; a view of: "Stockholm, Capital of Sweden&q... See More  

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612143

1856 Cape May fire...

Item #612143

September 09, 1856

NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, September 9, 1856



* Cape May, New Jersey

* Mount Vernon Hotel fire




The front page has an article headed: "The Destruction of the Mount Vernon Hotel--Further Particulars"

Other news of the day. Complete in 8pages, minor spine wear, very nice condition.

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219043

Communipaw, New Jersey...

Item #219043

February 07, 1857

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, February 7, 1857  This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Communipaw, New Jersey", "The Dogs of St. B
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689995

View of Communipiaw, New Jersey...

Item #689995

February 07, 1857

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 7, 1857  



* Jersey City neighborhood scene



The front page has a print & article: "The Dogs of St. Bernard". Among the prints within is a nice view of; "Communipaw, New Jersey" with an article on the town. Communipaw is now a neighborhood in Jersey City.

Sixteen pages, nice condition.... See More  

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172048

Nicaragua... Charlotte Bronte...

Item #172048

May 16, 1857

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1857  Four illustrations of: "Rivers and Cities of Nicaragua", including "Junction of the San Carlos and San Juan Rivers", a small illustration of: "Jersey Pearls from Tiffany & Co."; illustrations of "Charlotte Bronte", four back page cartoons, and more.

Complete in 16 pages, in good condition as shown and co... See More  

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690027

Early views of Rahway, New Jersey...

Item #690027

November 14, 1857

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1857  



* Pre Civil War street scenes and views



Inside has two pages of descriptive text with 8 prints of "Rahway, New Jersey" including 2 churches, 2 residences, and "View In Main Street, Rahway" "Farmers' & Mechanics' Bank" "and: "View in Rahway".

Sixteen pages, nice condition.... See More  

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172118

Early portrait of Jefferson Davis...

Item #172118

January 09, 1858

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 9, 1858  The front page has a very nice and somewhat large illustration of Jefferson Davis, with the remainder of the front page being a lengthy biography of him. Nice item on him before he would be thrust into much greater prominence during the Civil War.

An article titled: "The Rights and Wrongs of Filibusterism" references William Walker an... See More  

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689895

Prints in New Jersey and elsewhere...

Item #689895

January 30, 1858

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 30, 1858  This title was formatted much like the more popular Harper's Weekly. The front page features a print captioned: "The Jersey City Ferry Boat".

Other prints within include: "Hindoo Festival Dance" "Clark's Monument at Rahway, New Jersey" "Boys' Seminary at Perth Amboy" "Old Episcopa
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