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698097

Execution of the outlaw Vasquez...

Item #698097

March 20, 1875

THE NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875  The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."

The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who claimed he never killed a man reads in part: "The bandit Vasquez was executed today at San Jose...Everything passed off quietly Vasquez... See More  

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698096

Execution of the outlaw Vasquez...

Item #698096

March 20, 1875

NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875  The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."

The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who claimed he never killed a man reads in part: "The bandit Vasquez was executed today at San Jose...Everything passed off quietly Vasquez ass... See More  

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698095

Early and rare from Florida...

Item #698095

July 01, 1848

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, July 1, 1848  Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.

The ftpg. has literary & other items including: "Biographical Sketch of General William O. Butler, Of Kentucky" and "The Democratic... See More  

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698094

Leaning Tower of Pisa has crashed to the ground... The Mexican War...

Item #698094

August 14, 1847

THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, Aug. 14, 1847  Inside has content on the Mexican War with the top of page 3 headed: "Army And Navy Intelligence" with many subheads. Also on page 2: "From Vera Cruz" and "Still Later from Vera Cruz". Also of interest is a page 2 article: "Fall of the Leaning Tower of Pisa" which is a fascinating letter from: "..... See More  

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698093

The atom is split: beginning of the atomic age...

Item #698093

May 02, 1932

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 2, 1932  The front page has a somewhat inconspicuous yet very historic report which notes the very beginning of the "atomic age" with a one-column heading: "Hail English Scientists Who Broke Atom".

See the internet which mentions Cockcroft and Walton as being the first to split the atom.

The end of the article has: "...Optimist... See More  

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698091

Huge Civil War map of the war in the Southwest...

Item #698091

May 31, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 31, 1862  Most of of the front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map titled: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN THE SOUTH-WEST" with some column heads including: "The Capture of Corinth" "Another Rebel 'Skedaddle' " "Gen. Nelson in the Enemy's Camp" "Retreat of the Rebels to Okolona" "General Banks's Retreat&qu... See More  

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698090

Huge Civil War map of the war in the Southwest...

Item #698090

May 31, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 31, 1862  Most of the front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map titled: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN THE SOUTH-WEST" with some column heads including: "The Capture of Corinth" "Another Rebel 'Skedaddle' " "Gen. Nelson in the Enemy's Camp" "Retreat of the Rebels to Okolona" "General Banks's Retreat"... See More  

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698089

Letters from Robert E. Lee and J.E. Johnston...

Item #698089

June 03, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 3, 1864  The front page has: "The War News" which includes a letter signed in type: R. E. Lee, General, which has an introductory paragraph as well.

Other front page items include a letter signed in type: J. E. Johnston, and items headed: "Officers Retired From the Army" "General Lee's Army" from near Cold Harbor, taking ove... See More  

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698088

The Civil War around Fredericksburg...

Item #698088

April 22, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 22, 1863  The front page has: "From Suffolk" "From Fredericksburg--The Object of Lincoln's Visit to the Army--The West Refuses to Furnish Another Man" "The Situation at Suffolk--From the Army About Fredericksburg..." "Speech of a Virginia Traitor--Carlile Before the New York Hustings" which includes many subh... See More  

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698087

The Civil War from the Confederate's perspective...

Item #698087

February 20, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 20, 1863  Not only a newspaper from the Confederate States, but from the capital of the Confederacy.

Among the front page items are: "Negotiation of the Confederate Cotton War..." "Latest News From the North" with subheads: "From the Army About Fredericksburg--From the Army in North Carolina--A Raid Apprehended--From the Southw... See More  

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698086

From the Confederacy...

Item #698086

December 28, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Dec. 28, 1863  The front page includes: "City Intelligence" "Major Edgar Burroughs" "From the Rapid Ann" "The Army of Tennessee" "A Dash Upon Cleveland, Tennessee" "a letter from Salem, Virginia" which concerns Roanoke College; "Alleged Yankee Spy" and other war-related reports.

The back ... See More  

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698085

Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown: a first report...

Item #698085

November 27, 1781

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 27, 1781  This is one of the more noteworthy issues of the Chronicle for the entire Revolutionary War, as it is the first issue in this title to announce the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, essentially ending the Revolutionary War.

Although the formal letter from Cornwallis announcing the surrender would appear in the next issue, that issue dated... See More  

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698084

Very graphic issue on President Garfield's assassination...

Item #698084

July 16, 1881

THE ILLUSTRATED POLICE NEWS, Boston, July 16, 1881  A banner across the masthead announces: "THE PRESIDENT ASSASSINATED" with 3 front page prints on Garfield's assassination.

Page 2 column heads: "ASSASSINATION" "President Garfield The Victim" "Two Bullets Lodged in His Body by a Disappointed Office-Seeker" and more.

Also, most of a page is taken ... See More  

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698083

On the Salem witch trials...

Item #698083

February 21, 1693

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Feb. 21, 1693  This was a fine gentlemen's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format.

The back page has an advertisement for the 2nd edition of a book: "The late TRYALS of Several  WITCHES ... See More  

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698082

First issue of a rare title which lasted just 3 issues...

Item #698082

April 25, 1863

ALBANY ARMY LETTER, New York, April 10-25, 1863  This was the volume 1 number 1 issue of an exceedingly rare title which lasted for just 3 issues, the others dated May 15 and May 28.

Content includes various local news, information on the progress of war, engagements of various regiments, a report of the presentation of battle flags at the Capitol, etc.

Complete in four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 3... See More  

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698081

Great map of the western hemisphere...

Item #698081
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773  Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map that accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Round the World", showing most of North America, all of South America down to Cape Horn, and even portions of West Africa, Spain, France & England. Notice the shape of Florida & Cal... See More  

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698080

Rare Confederate title from Mississippi on the Battle of Perryville...

Item #698080

November 10, 1862

DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN, Jackson, Nov. 10, 1862  Certainly one of the more rare Confederate titles we have offered. This is a volume one issue.

Among the articles: "Major Frank M. Gailor" "Northern Elections" "Maryland, My Maryland" which has a letter signed in type by: George B.McClellan; "Rebel Matches" "Battle Between Floyd & the Enemy in Kentu... See More  

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698079

Death of the President James A. Garfield...

Item #698079

September 21, 1881

THE DESERT NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 21, 1881  From 15 years before Utah statehood. Page 8 has all columns black-bordered due to the: "Death Of President Garfield", being an early report without many details. The front page has: "Willful Murder" "Attempt to Shoot" "The Park Shooting" & other news items.

Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimme... See More  

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698078

Broadside newspaper on naval battles...

Item #698078

May 17, 1779

THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, May 17, 1779  This is an uncommon broadside newspaper, single sheet and printed on one side only. The focus of this issue is on naval victories off the Brittany coast of France. Measures 7 3/4 by 12 inches, very nice condition.

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698077

Ben Franklin's donation...

Item #698077

October 25, 1788

PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1788  Page 3 has an item noting: "We learn that Dr. Franklin a few days ago presented the Hon. Vice President Redick with 50 pounds as a donation to the Academy lately erected in Washington...". Other news reports from Boston, New York & Petersburg.

Four pages, very nice condition with 17 illus. ship ads on the ... See More  

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698076

Establishing the coins of the United States...

Item #698076

August 31, 1786

THE NEW-HAVEN GAZETTE & THE CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, Aug. 31, 1786 (year in Roman numerals)  One page has "American Intelligence" which praises the attributes of Alexandria, and another page notes: "...Our Academy flourishes: about 100 scholars, twenty of which are educated on the Bounty of General WASHINGTON, are already received into it, although it has not been opened ... See More  

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698075

Nez Perce Indians... Torch of the Statue of Liberty...

Item #698075

June 20, 1885

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 20, 1885  Full front page shows: "The New Aquatic Wonder, the Steam-Yacht 'Stiletto'...". Prints inside include: "Kansas--Transfer of the Nez Perces--The Indians Boarding a Train at Arkansas City for Their Old Home in Idaho"; a great fullpg. print of; "The Torch of the Statue of Liberty As it Will Appear When Comp... See More  

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698074

Letter signed by G. Washington... England's frivolous advantages...

Item #698074

September 23, 1777

THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Sept. 23, 1777  The front page has a few news items from the war in America, including: "...from Philadelphia we have an account that the Provincials have strongly secured the environs of that city...that the taking of Phila. is as impossible this year to our army as the taking of Pekin...the whole effect of the campaign is the taking of mad Lee, lame Ma... See More  

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698073

Latest war news in a rare newspaper from the Revolutionary War...

Item #698073

August 26, 1779

THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Aug. 26, 1779  A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.

Page 3 has a: "...letter from an officer of distinction to the honorable Major-General Gates..." which begins: "I am happy to have the pleasure to again congratulate you o... See More  

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698072

Battle of Green Spring... Great reports on the Revolutionary War...

Item #698072

August 14, 1781

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, August 14, 1781  The front page has news from captured correspondence including: "The revolt of the Pennsylvania line & Jersey brigade...are certainly events of very great importance, & must have very extensive effects both in reducing Washington's present force & preventing its being recruited by new levies...... See More  

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698071

British remain stubborn on the issue of independence...

Item #698071

April 23, 1782

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 23, 1782  Page 2 has a report from London beginning: "If the accursed American war is to be abandoned or pursued to the destruction of our country, a short time will determine; ministry gives no signs of remorse for their past conduct as yet..." with more on this. Furthermore: "...Notwithstanding the mode of ca... See More  

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698070

On George Washington's death & funeral... Front page report of his death...

Item #698070

January 08, 1800

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Jan. 8, 1800  The front page 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 the wind pipe..." with m... See More  

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698069

Lord North resigns as Prime Minister...

Item #698069

October 03, 1782

THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 3, 1782  The entire front page & some of page 2 are taken up with "Interesting Conversation on the late Change of Ministers" from the Houses of Lords. This was when Lord North, bowing to the growing pro-peace sentiment in Parliament, was replaced by Lord Rockingham as Prime Minister of England.

The back page reporting includes: "..... See More  

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698068

Displayable football print...

Item #698068

November 05, 1881

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 5, 1881  The prime print in this issue is the doublepage centerfold, which is one of the best football centerfolds of the19th century to be had.

The doublepage is captioned: "A Game of Foot-Ball---A 'Scrummage' at the Close" which was drawn by the famed artist A. B. Frost. Very displayable as such.

Among other prints are a full front pag... See More  

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698067

Funeral of the famed Lawrence and Ludlow...

Item #698067

August 25, 1813

ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, Aug. 25, 1813  Page 3 has a lengthy report: "Interment Of The Remains of the Naval Heroes, LAWRENCE & LUDLOW", Capt. Lawrence uttering the famous line: "Don't give up the ship!" just before his death. This report takes over 2 columns. Page 2 has another related report on Lawrence & Ludlow as well.

Four pages, very nice con... See More  

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698066

Reference to the 1666 Great Fire of London...

Item #698066

October 04, 1666

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 4, 1666  One of the greatest calamities and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666.  Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publishing in 1666 was extremely small, this title certainly being the most significant.

Page 2... See More  

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698065

Letter from Washington to the people of Brunswick, Virginia...

Item #698065

October 24, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1795  Page 2 has the: "Answer Of the President to the Brunswick, Virginia, Proceedings" relating to the Jay Treaty, which is signed by him in type: G. Washington.

Four pages, various foxing, generally nice condition.

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698064

Odd Fellows... Fort Smith, Arkansas...

Item #698064

October 07, 1865

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 7, 1865  A nice foldout centerfold: "Grand Celebration of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows & Dedication of the Monument...Founder of the Order...In America, at Baltimore...".

Other prints include: "Fort Smith, Indian Territory, Arkansas..." "Camp Russell, New Haven, Conn..." "The Ruins of Jackson, Missi... See More  

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698063

General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...

Item #698063

June 07, 1863

SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, June 7, 1863  A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.

The front page is entirely taken up with a nice illustration of: "General Lawrence O'Brien Branch" beneath which is noted: "Killed at ... See More  

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698062

Duke of Monmouth is beheaded...

Item #698062

July 16, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 16, 1685  The report of great significance is the rather brief, yet very historic, item on page 2 and datelined from Whitehall, July 15: "This day the late Duke of Monmouth, being attained of High Treason by Act of Parliament, was Beheaded on a scaffold for that purpose; erected on Tower Hill."

This is prefaced with another Whitehall report da
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698055

A newsletter printed on-board a British escort ship...

Item #698055

May 03, 1942

THE STALKER, May 3, 1942  There is very little information on this crudely produced newsletter. It looks very much like other "camp" newspapers produced on board ships during World War II for the benefit of the personnel on-board. This is the volume 1, number 11 issue.

Research leans towards this being the newsletter for one of a large group of escort aircraft carriers transferred ... See More  

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698048

Very early Idaho newspaper, shortly after creation of the Idaho Territory...

Item #698048

November 12, 1864

IDAHO TRI-WEEKLY STATESMAN, Boise City, Nov. 12, 1864  A very early and rare newspaper from just 18 months after the Idaho Territory was created, and some 26 years before Idaho statehood.

This is the volume 1, number 48 issue.  The front page is filled with ads with pages 2 & 3 containing various news of the day. Mostly ads on the back page.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with... See More  

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698047

Rare plate of the execution of Admiral Byng...

Item #698047

April 01, 1757

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1757  Certainly the prime content is the quite rare full page print titled: "The Shooting of Admiral Byng on Board the Monarque" as such prints were more typically removed years ago. This is a dramatic engraving & is accompanied by a letter he penned to the Lords of the Admiralty upon receiving his death sentence.

Admiral John Byng was a Roy... See More  

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698046

One of our last...

Item #698046

September 15, 1879

DAILY ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, Sept. 15, 1879  Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last. And it is a volume one issue in nice condition.

A nice assortment of news articles and ads. The front page is mostly taken up with ads although it does have a "Grand Jury Report". Page 2 has more ads and various small news t... See More  

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698045

By the famed Isaiah Thomas...

Item #698045

January 13, 1796

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 13, 1796   Published by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose collection became the foundation of the American Antiquarian Society. Handsome masthead makes this a displayable newspaper.

Four pages, light fold rubbing, and an older mend at the right margin.

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698044

Great color cover of a baseball player...

Item #698044

April 02, 1914

LESLIE"S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 2, 1914  See the photo for the terrific, color cover on this issue, featuring a baseball player at bat. A terrific item for display. Such color covers rarely survived, hence quite scarce.

Very nice condition, although with a rather discrete inked stamp near the top just under the wing of the eagle--almost unnoticeable. Complete with all 20 pages.... See More  

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698043

Detailing how supportive England has been to the colonies...

Item #698043

January 28, 1778

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 28, 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.

Only to be found in a Loyalist newspaper, the entire front page is t... See More  

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698042

Revolutionary War content in a British newspaper...

Item #698042

January 04, 1777

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 4, 1777  A page 2 item from Philadelphia headed "America" is concerning supplies for the army, noting: "...sundry inhabitants of these United States to keep supplies from the army or promote their own interest have purchased considerable quantities of clothing & refuse to dispose of the same unless upon extravagant or unreasonable terms..... See More  

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698041

Death of Martha Washington...

Item #698041

June 01, 1802

THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 1, 1802  Inside under "The Knell" is a brief yet very notable death report: "At Mount Vernon, on the 22d ult. Mrs. Martha Washington, relict of the late illustrious Gen. George Washington."

Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 inches, an old tape mend to an unrelated page, nice condition.

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698040

Death of Martha Washington...

Item #698040

June 01, 1802

THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 1, 1802  Inside under "The Knell" is a brief yet very notable death report: "At Mount Vernon, on the 22d ult. Mrs. Martha Washington, relict of the late illustrious Gen. George Washington."

Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, very nice condition.

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698038

John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...

Item #698038

October 24, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798  The front page has an address: "To John Adams, President of the United States" from a military unit at Lexington, followed by his response signed in type: John Adams.

A page 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France, with Thomas Jefferson intervening.

Four pages, good condition.

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698037

Great & detailed account of the Battle of Tippecanoe...

Item #698037

January 28, 1812

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, Jan. 28, 1812  The back page has an excellent and very lengthy, detailed account of the Battle of Tippecanoe, datelined from "Vincennes, December 13th, 1811" and signed in type: Wm. H. Harrison.

This is followed by a "P.S" from Harrison, then a report beginning: "The undersigned field officers during the action at the Tippecanoe...desi... See More  

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698036

License needed to be a peddler...

Item #698036

May 17, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 17, 1686  Most of the front page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" which enforces the use of a license to be a peddler.

The remainder of the front page and most of the back page are taken up with other reports from Europe, plus there are several advertisements as well.

Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 3/4 by 11 inches, a few small ink stains on the fron... See More  

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698035

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  

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698034

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  

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