Great account of the siege of Fort Schuyler...
Item #697860
September 04, 1777
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 4, 1777
* Siege of Fort Stanwix - Schuyler
* American Revolutionary War
Page 3 has Revolutionary War content including an item reading: "We hear Sir William Howe has requested his Majesty, for very essential reasons, to allow him to exchange General Lee for some British officers; but that such a measure has been stro... See More
A two-issue set: George Washington and Paul Revere on the front page...
Item #697849
June 25, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 22 and 25, 1796
* President George Washington
* Paul Revere's church bells
A two issue set with over half of the front page of the 22nd taken up with lengthy & detailed text of: "An ACT to Regulate Trade & Intercourse with the Indian Tribes & to Preserve Peace on the Frontiers." The Act carries over to take more than a full co... See More
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #697842
August 31, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, Aug. 31, 1713
* Rare 18th century publication
This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches... See More
Abundant produce in America... Marie Antoinette...
Item #697811
August 24, 1793
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 24, 1793
* 18th century American produce
* Marie Antoinette in prison
Page 2 has a report noting in part: "The American harvest...has proved so abundant that for 25 to 30 Winchester barrels have been computed the produce of many thousands single acres...that orders will be received for the exportation of 250,000 quarters of European or Indian ... See More
Early from Australia...
Item #697810
May 15, 1798
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 15, 1798
* Early New South Wales, Australia
Page 3 has early reports concerning Australia, including: "Major Gross, the Lt. Governor of New South Wales...forced for his ill state of health to leave that settlement..." The colony, when that ship left Port Jackson, was doing well... reason to expect that the inhabitants for the future will be... See More
Four advertisements for the book Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #697765
April 08, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., April 8, 1852
* Uncle Tom's Cabin
The back page has not one, but four advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale...", another has: "Now Ready, Uncle Tom's Cabin...by Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe..." with more; and ... See More
Very first issue of a California title which existed just five months...
Item #697764
November 09, 1871
GRASS VALLEY REPUBLICAN, Nevada County, California, Nov. 9, 1871
* First issue of a very rare old West publication
This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. The very first published.
Grass Valley, which was originally known as Boston Ravine and later named Centerville, dates from the California Gold Rush. Gold was discovered at Gold Hill in October, 1850 and population grew around the mine.
... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #697762
May 07, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 7, 1743
* Very rare 18th century magazine
* 1st successful magazine in America
This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of iss... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #697736
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 14, 1758, Jan. 2, 1759, Jan. 13, 1761, Jan. 25, 17673, and Jan. 1, 1771. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good condi... See More
A fine report of the White River Massacre...
Item #697735
October 29, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 29, 1879
* Meeker Massacre (early report)
* Battle of Milk Creek
* United States Army
* White River Utes - Indians
Over half of the first column of the front page has: "The White River Massacre" :safety of Mrs. Meeker and the Women and Children of the Agency--Details of the Tragedy".
This was the White River Massacre, also know... See More
Winslow Homer's New Year's print...
Item #697733
January 09, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 9, 1869
* Winslow Homer illustration - print
The front page features a full page illustration by Thomas Nast: "Peace" showing Grant and Miss Liberty.
Inside has a full page illustration by Winslow Homer: "The New Year - 1869". The doublepage centerfold is: "West Point and Vicinity, from Fort Putnam" which is a n... See More
Indians... The fire department...
Item #697732
January 13, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 13, 1866
* Actor Edwin Booth
* NYC fire department
* Prints - illustrations
The full front page is a nice illus. of: "Edwin Forrest Booth" from a Brady photograph.
The highly sought-after great doublepage centerfold: "Metropolitan Fire Department" is very displayable with many vignettes on the N.Y. fire dept. in action issue.&... See More
Horace Greeley's first successful publication...
Item #697731
April 13, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, April 13, 1839 This title was published by the famed Horace Greeley, begun some seven years before his more famous 'New York Tribune' would print its first issue. Although he would work at several newspapers prior to the 'New Yorker' this would be his first successful venture eventually reaching a circulation of 9,000.
Long active in politics, Gr
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First use of insanity plea... Nellie Bly...
Item #697730
March 19, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1859
* Daniel Sickles insanity trial
* Philip Barton Key murder
* Nellie Bly & lunatic asylum
The front page shows: 'Hon. Daniel E. Sickles in Prison at Washington', who was the first person to plead temporary insanity in a murder case. He would be acquitted. There is a related article on page 2 titled: "The Washington Tragedy... See More
Edison's phonograph... Oil regions of Pennsylvania... Morgan Silver Dollar...
Item #697728
March 30, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Fulfill Your Promises" and a fullpg. inside has another Nast political cartoon: "Our Uncle's 'Honor' Touched" showing Uncle Sam.
The great, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold:... See More
Wealth of illustrated ship advertisements... Escaped mulatto slave...
Item #697712
December 20, 1794
DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 20, 1794
* During George Washington's administration
Within the issue are some 22 illustrated ship ads. There are also at least two runaway ads including: "One Guinea Reward" for a runaway mulatto woman, with details.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, indent to the back leaf margin does not affec... See More
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #697711
December 24, 1887
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, Dec. 24, 1887
* Very rare 19th century Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
Page 3 has: "The Brass Harbor" ... See More
Confederate newspaper from Louisiana... Anti-Lincoln editorial...
Item #697693
January 05, 1862
SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Jan. 5, 1862
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. ... See More
Beheading of King Louis XVI...
Item #697691
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1793 * King Louis XVI of France execution by guillotine
The best content is the report headed: "Particular Account of the Murder of Louis XVI" which gives considerable detail of the closing moments of his life, ending with: "...The Confessor fell upon his knees, and implored the King's blessing, who gave it him with an a... See More
On the death of rock icon Janis Joplin, in the Village Voice...
Item #697681
October 08, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 8, 1970
* Janis Joplin dies of accidental drug overdose
* One of the best artists/performers of all time
The bottom of the ftpg. has a photo captioned: "Janis Joplin 1942-1970" with the article on page 12. The article begins: "Last Wednesday I taped a phone interview with Janis Joplin from California. I played it Sunday night on my radio show... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #697664
February 28, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)
* Jack McGurn - Al "Scarface" Capone trigger man
Page 29 has a one column head: "CAPONE AIDE NABBED IN CHICAGO MURDERS" with subheads that include: "Police Say Jack McGurn Is Identified as One of the Beer War Executioners" and more.
An early report on the capture of Al Cap... See More
News from Hood's operations...
Item #697662
October 19, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 19, 1864
* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The News of Hood's Operations" "Letter from Richmond" "From the Valley - Camp near New Market" "Interesting from the North" "Mobile and Charleston" and more.
Some war... See More
War news from this notable Confederate city...
Item #697661
October 06, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 6, 1864
* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Vice President Stephens and Reconstruction" "Letter from Richmond" "Affairs on Morris Island--A Yankee Description of the 'Pen' and its Occupants" "The President and the Army"... See More
Applying for pension benefits in 1793...
Item #697660
January 30, 1793
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 30, 1793
* American Revolutionary War victims
* Henry Knox document re. pension benefits
Page 2 has a document headed: "War Department" concerning pension benefits for those injured in the Revolutionary War. It is signed in type: H. Knox.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.... See More
Rare Confederate title reports on the siege of Vicksburg, just before its fall…
Item #697659
July 02, 1863
CAROLINA SPARTAN, Spartanburg, South Carolina, July 2, 1863
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi
A rare Confederate title to say the least. The front page begins with some nice reporting on the siege of Vicksburg with reports headed “From Vicksburg” which include some over-optimistic thoughts: “…that perfect confidence prevail... See More
Much detail on General Scott entering Mexico City...
Item #697657
October 26, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1847
* Occupation of Mexico City
* General Winfield Scott
* Mexican-American War
Page 3 has a a full column letter concerning the Mexican War.
Also, most of a column is taken up with some fine reports on the war in a letter prefaced in part with: "...from a high source of military information...that every word of it may ... See More
League of Nations is created....
Item #697656
February 04, 1919
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1919
* League of Nations 1st meeting
* Paris Peace Conference
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "WILSON TELLS CHEERING DEPUTIES FRANCE IS YET FRONTIER OF FREEDOM; COMMITTEE GETS FULL LEAGUE PLAN" with many subheads. This is reporting on the Paris Peace Conference which would create the League Of Nations.
Complete in 24 page... See More
Yankees become the first team to decide upon numbers on their jerseys...
Item #697655
January 23, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 23, 1929
* New York Yankees baseball team
* Decide to be 1st in MLB to wear numbers
Half of the banner headline at the top of the sports page records an historic event in the world of baseball: "...Yankees to Wear Numbers This Year" with column heads including: "YANKEES TO WEAR NUMBERS THIS YEAR" "Plan of World's Champions Will Be an... See More
Ted Williams ends the season above .400...
Item #697654
September 29, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 29, 1941
* Ted Williams .406 batting average enters record books
* Boston Red Sox - major league baseball - MLB
Not only is it difficult to find reports on Ted Williams' season-ending .406 batting average--which has yet to be topped--but when they are found they are typically very small, inconspicuous reports without headlines.
This report is a somew... See More
Letter from President John Adams concerning France...
Item #697652
June 28, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 28, 1798
* France relations
* John Adams letter
Page 2 begins with reports from Congress concerning Aliens, later to be solidified in the Aliens and Sedition Act.
Also a letter from the President concerning France, ending with: "...I will never send another Minister to France without assurances that he will be received, respected, and honored ... See More
Al "Scarface" Capone indicted in 1931...
Item #697644
June 13, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 13, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone indicted
* Volstead Act conspiracies
* Prohibition era - Beer
The front page has a one column head: "JURORS INDICT CAPONE, 68 AIDS" with subhead. First report coverage on the possible fall of Al Capone's beer baron enterprise. They would eventually get him on income tax evasion charges that same year.
Comp... See More
Early Joe DiMaggio Yankees contract signing...
Item #697643
April 21, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1938
* Early Joe DiMaggio contract signing
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* MLB - major league baseball
The sport's section (page 23) has a four column headline: "Yankee Contract Is Accepted by DiMaggio" with subheads and photo of DiMaggio.
First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio's contract signing after just two seasons with the New York Yanke... See More
Proclamation by General Anthony Wayne...
Item #697642
April 25, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 25, 1795
* Northwest Indian War
* Gen. Anthony Wayne
* Native Americans
* Proclamation for peace
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed in type by Anthony Wayne, for establishing a permanent peace with all the Indian tribes and nations northwest of the Ohio River.
Four pages, never-trimmed, two binding holes at the spine... See More
Responding to General Clinton's offer for a reconciliation...
Item #697636
April 03, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 3, 1781
* General Henry Clinton
* Peace with Americans ?
* Revolutionary War
Pages 1 and 2 contain an excellent response to the controversial "Declaration" of General Clinton in which he offers a proposal for peace to the Americans. A few bits include: "The first thing which is offered is a pardon to ... See More
Military "camp" newspaper from "somewhere in Netherlands East Indies"...
Item #697607
January 27, 1945
RIMBA POST, printed: "Somewhere In Netherlands East Indies" as noted in the masthead, Jan. 27, 1945
* Rare military title from a remote island
This was actually printed on the Island of Biak. Biak is a small island located just northwest of New Guinea.
During World War II it was a strategic airfield of the Japanese Army serving as a base for operations in the P... See More
Uncommon “Shaker” publication...
Item #697555
August 01, 1874
SHAKER AND SHAKERESS MONTHLY, Mt. Lebanon, Col. Co., New York, April, 1873
* Shakers - New Lebanon, New York
An unusual monthly newspaper "Published By The United Society", more commonly known as the Shakers. Mostly religious-related content but other items as well.
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 1/4 inches, very nice condition.... See More
World War II camp newspaper from The Philippines...
Item #697546
November 28, 1945
CEBU, presumably published at or near the city of Cebu, Philippine Islands, Nov. 6, 1944 The dateline notes: "An Army Daily" with the back page noting: "Vol. 1, no. 143. Published by Information-Education Sec. Hq., Base G. Sgt. Dale Kramer, Editor".
This was one of the various "camp" newspapers from WWII printed on small sheets by a mimeograph machine. As of th... See More
Notable headline from the occupied Philippine Islands...
Item #697536
February 22, 1945
MANILA DAILY MAIL, P.I. [Philippine Islands], April 19, 1945 A very rare title that began earlier in the month, this being the volume 1, number 5 issue.
The liberation of the Philippines began on October 20, 1944 when MacArthur famously waded ashore. The U.S. First Calvary arrived at Manila on February 3, 1945. Major inroads by the Allies were made by mid-June with the Philippines being off... See More
Great headline from the occupied Philippine Islands...
Item #697533
April 22, 1945
MANILA FREE PHILIPPINES--EXTRA, Manila, April 22, 1945
* During the liberation by the allies
* Berlin, the last holdout of the Nazis
A very rare title that began on February 9, 1945 during the liberation efforts of the Philippines, existing thru Sept. 3, 1945, just one day after the official surrender of Japan ending World War II. It was published by the Psychological Warfare Branch.... See More
An amateur press newspaper...
Item #697188
December 15, 1877
THE BETHEL CADET, Bethel Military Academy, Virginia, Dec. 15, 1877 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue.
This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time. Interesting that it was printed at a military academy.
Four pages, 8 3/4 by 12 inches, nice condition.
An amateur press newspaper...
Item #697187
January 01, 1878
THE PHOENIX Fire Fly, Brooklyn, New York, January, 1878 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.
A temperance newspaper for youth...
Item #697186
April 01, 1895
THE YOUTH'S TEMPERANCE BANNER, "The National Temperance Society", New York, April 1, 1895 An interesting little newspaper meant for children, and focusing on the temperance movement (abstinence from alcohol) A very decorative masthead with several illustrations.
Four pages, never-bound, 11 by 16 inches, nice condition.
Portrait of the "demon" warden of Andersonville prison camp...
Item #697185
September 14, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 14, 1865 The front page features a print headed: "Werze, The Andersonville Demon", being the infamous Henry Wirz, the warden of the Andersonville prison camp who supervised the horrible treatment of Yankee prisoners. He would be found guilty & was executed, one of only two people convicted for war crimes during the American Civil War.
Quite rar... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address... John Wesley in Savannah...
Item #697050
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1792 Included under: "American Intelligence" is: "The President's Address to both Houses of the Federal legislature..." which is the full text of Washington's annual state-of-the-union address to Congress, signed at its conclusion: G. Washington, dated Oct. 25, 1791.Also included is the lengthy article: "Wander... See More
Charles Carroll & the Declaration of Independence...
Item #697003
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828 The front page has: "Charles Carroll" which gives details of the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which states in part: "Grateful to Almighty God for the blessings which, through J... See More
Charles Carroll & the Declaration of Independence...
Item #697002
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828
* Charles Carroll of Carrollton
* Declaration of Independence signer
The front page has: "Charles Carroll" which gives details of the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which state... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696968
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826 Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from... See More
Very rare "Coal Mine Calamity Supplement"...
Item #696886
September 25, 1869
THE COAL MINE CALAMITY SUPPLEMENT TO FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, dated within: Sept. 25, 1869 In our 47 years in the hobby this is the first we have located this rare "Supplement" issue on the tragic Avondale Coal Mine tragedy.
The full front page is taken up with 3 prints on the tragedy with four more related prints within.
The Avondale Mine disaster was a massi
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Pamphlet printed in 1707...
Item #696587
January 02, 1707
London pamphlet from 1707. The full title page notes in part: "A SERMON Preach'd before the QUEEN at Saint James's Chappel, Saturday the Eighth of March, 1706/7.", with more, the second edition, London.
Complete in 16 numbered pages, 4 1/4 by 6 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Note: the year "1706/7" would be 1707 by the current Gregorian calendar, 1706 by the older J... See More
Criticizing plans to acknowledge American independence...
Item #696584
May 14, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 14, 1782 Over one-third of page 6 is a letter signed: "A British and also A Real American Patriot", which is very critical of plans to offer peace with America and to acknowledge its independence.
It notes in part: "...Shall our hasty peace-makers then sever those Colonies from the British empire by declaring them independent?...the proposit... See More
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