George Washington & the Masons... Nelson & the Battle of the Nile...
Item #683816
December 12, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 12, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious
* Battle of the Nile - Napoleon Bonaparte
* President George Washington
* Masonic - free masonry - Masons
Most of page 2 is taken up with reports from the Napoleonic War relating to the Battle of the Nile, and includes four notes or letters each signed in type: Horatio Nelson.
The ba... See More
Thrilled to meet George Washington...
Item #683815
November 21, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 21, 1798
* President George Washington
* Fountain Inn - Baltimore visit
* Captain William Bryden owned
Page 2 has an item from Norfolk: "The trial of the ship Niger, captured some time ago by the United States frigate Constitution...after a long hearing she was liberated...".
An item from Baltimore has: "This m... See More
Delinquent subscribers must pay up... John Adams documents...
Item #683813
March 20, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 20, 1799
* Nice 18th century American publication
The front page begins with a notice: "To Delinquent Customers" notes that: "...a settlement must take place immediately...To prevent the unpleasant business of suing is the occasion of delaying the period of settlement to the time above mentioned." signed in ... See More
Denouncing Lincoln and his policies...
Item #683717
December 23, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 23, 1863 The front page has a full column report--and carrying over to page 2--with heads: "SPEECH OF WENDELL PHILLIPS" "Mr. Lincoln's Proclamation of Freedom" "Ferocious Abolition Tirade Against Abolition Party Leaders" "Seward, Chase and Lincoln Denounced" "Horace Greeley Avows His Preference for Chase".
An in... See More
Baltimore slaves set free... Lincoln's proclamation making Nevada a State... Reason for the war...
Item #683602
November 03, 1864
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, November 3, 1864 Page 2 has the small but historic announcement: "Slaves Set Free In Baltimore", which includes in part: "The Post's special dispatch says: The slaves were set free yesterday in Baltimore, in pursuance of an order of the Court, under the new Constitution of Maryland."
Page 2 has the proclamation by President Lincoln... See More
With Lincoln's election, the South takes action...
Item #683573
November 13, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 1860
* The South reacts to Abraham Lincoln's election
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Now that the election of Lincoln is assured, this issue has much on the plans of Southern states in secession discussions--particularly in South Carolina--and p... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln... The definitive report...
Item #683571
November 10, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln's 1st election
* From the Nation's capital (best)
* The definitive report
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 3 has a report headed: "Result of the Presidential Election" which gives the definitive report t... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683570
November 08, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 8, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln elected
* Presidential election
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 3 has a report headed: "The Presidential Election" which notes: "From the telegraphic reports of the Presidential election received since our ... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683569
November 09, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln is elected President
* From our nation's capital
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 2 has a report headed: "The Presidential Contest" which begins: "Abraham Lincoln is the next President of the United Stat... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683568
November 07, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln's 1st election
* Best publication to be had ?
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 3 has a report headed: "The Presidential Election" which begins: "As it has been currently supposed within the last few weeks... See More
Lincoln's second inaugural address: 'With malice towards none...'
Item #683525
March 07, 1865
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, March 7, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's second inauguration (historic)
* "With Malice Toward None, With Charity For All"
* End of Civil War & assassination nears
Page 2 has a very historic report headed: "Inauguration Day at Washington" which is primarily taken up with the: "Inaugural Address of President Lincoln". I... See More
Early map of the Caribbean Islands...
Item #683352
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1756 The first two pages are devoted to the "Caribee Islands" [Caribbean] primarily limited to text on Barbadoes.But of greater significance is the great and desirable foldout map labeled: "A Map of the CARIBBEE ISLANDS Shewing which belong to England, France, Spain, Dutch, & Danes...". This map folds out to 8 1/2 by 13 1/2 ... See More
Extolling the virtues of Abraham Lincoln, candidate for President...
Item #683313
June 30, 1860
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 30, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln as a Republican candidate
Page 7 has: "Judge Bates's Letter In Support of Lincoln" datelined from St. Louis. It takes over two columns and is a great letter extolling the virtues of the Republican candidate for President. This is a wonderful and lengthy letter on how Lincoln's views differs from the Democratic platfor... See More
Celebrating Lincoln as the Republican candidate for President...
Item #683311
August 18, 1860
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 18, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln
* Republican candidate
* Springfield, Illinois
Among the reports within are: "The Great Springfield Meeting" which mentions in part: "...Never, we believe, in the history of the country, was there a larger or more magnificent political demonstration than that which yesterday took place here at the home of Mr. Li... See More
The nation prepares for war... Fugitive slave case...
Item #683283
December 01, 1860
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect era
* Southern secession from the Union
* Pre Civil War tensions over slavery
From weeks before the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, this issue has much content on the events leading to war.
Included are: "Slave Extradition Case in Canada" "The Mississippi Delegation" "A Plan of Seces... See More
The nation prepares for war...
Item #683282
December 22, 1860
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 22, 1860
* Pre Civil War tensions - Southern crisis
* Abraham Lincoln as president elect
From weeks before the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, this issue has much content on the events leading to war.
Included are: "Proceedings of the 'Crisis Committee" "The Question of the Crisis--No Compromise--No Secession - The Union Shall Be Pres... See More
The nation prepares for war...
Item #683281
January 12, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 12, 1861
* America preparing for Civil War
* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect
From weeks before the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, this issue has much content on the events leading to war.
Included are: "Capture of Slavers" "From Fort Sumter--Interesting Letters" "The Fate of Maryland Out of the Union" "Union Meeting... See More
Much on the trial of Lincoln's assassination, and the end of the Civil War...
Item #683269
May 23, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 23, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the assassins - traitors
The front page has column heads on the trial of those accused of assassinating President Lincoln: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Monday" "Evidence of an Important Witness Suppressed" "Capture of Booth and Harrold" "Testimony of Captain Doug... See More
Horace Greeley with Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683219
February 09, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 9, 1861
* Horace Greeley
* Western tour return
* Abraham Lincoln
The front page has: "The Destitution In Kansas - Terrible Suffering - A Call For Aid". Page 3 has nearly 2 columns on: "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion - From Washington - Emancipation To Follow Secession".
Page 5 has: "Important From Springfield" which notes in p... See More
Early attempt to assassinate President-Elect Abe Lincoln...
Item #683218
March 02, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 2, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln en route
* Assassination attempt - Baltimore Plot
Page 6 has a report on the attempted assassination of President-Elect Abraham Lincoln, with column heads: "The President Elect In Washington" "His Arrival There" A Plot Against His Life' "The Assassins Foiled" "Sp... See More
Confederate newspaper... Court cases involving slaves...
Item #683197
July 11, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 11, 1864
* Rare rebel publication
Various Civil War news with a Confederate bias, making for interesting reading as such. Among the front page items are: "The War News" which has several subheads including: "From Petersburg" & "Burnside's Movements". Other war news include: "Latest News From the North--Our Army in M... See More
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
Lincoln to meet with others to discuss peace terms...
Item #682961
February 03, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 3, 1865
* Peace conference
* Abraham Lincoln
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "PEACE ! "Mr. Lincoln Goes to Meet the Southern Commissioners" "Will He Meet Jeff. Davis, Too?" "The Commissioners Cheered by the Soldiers of Bo... See More
General McClellan is nominated for the Presidency, to oppose Lincoln...
Item #682938
August 11, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 11, 1864
* General George McClellan
* Presidential nomination
* vs. Abraham Lincoln
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. First column Civil War heads include: "The McClellan Furore" "Union Square in a; Blaze of Glory" "Metropolitan Honors to 'Little Mac' " "Gen. Geo. B. McClell... See More
Lincoln is assassinated... One of the most desired titles... An early edition...
Item #682863
April 15, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Not only this event, but this title remains one of the most desired by collectors; a very significant event in American history reported by one of the most respected newspapers in the country.
The first column heads tell it all: "AWFUL EVENT" "President ... See More
President Washington makes some appointments...
Item #682847
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1790 Among the articles are: "On the Use of Cosmeticks" "American Natural History...Of the Birds" & much more.Near the back is a full page plate of music, as well as: "The Gazette" which has the latest news reports from Winchester, Va. New London, and Boston. Also a list of appointments by the President.
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Letter from Ben Franklin criticizing music...
Item #682838
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1790 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted in the title/contents page.The issue begins with: "Description of the Falls of Niagara" which takes a full page (lacking the plate called for). But perhaps the most interesting item is: "Criticism on Musick, Letter from Dr. B. Franklin to Mr. P. Fr... See More
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #682825
April 03, 1795
FEDERAL INTELLIGENCER & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, April 3, 1795
* President George Washington
Close to half of the back page is taken up with: "An ACT...." of Congress relating to duties on refined sugar, signed in type at its conclusion: Go. Washington, President.
Page 3 has a report on the capture of the ship Amsterdam, with details.
Four pages, very nice condition... See More
Henderson, Kentucky, from the Civil War...
Item #682760
December 11, 1862
HENDERSON WEEKLY REPORTER, Kentucky, Dec. 11, 1862
* Very rare publication
* Neutral stance to Civil War
From a state that chose to be neutral during the Civil War but remained a part of the Union, there were, as a result, supporters of both sides. This newspaper, judging by its reporting and other content, seems to have remained neutral.
The front page begins with over 2 columns tak... See More
Abraham Lincoln declares West Virginia will be a state...
Item #682745
April 22, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1863
* West Virginia declared a state
Page 4 has the declaration by Abraham Lincoln that West Virginia will be its own state. The proclamation is signed ABRAHAM LINCOLN in block letters.
Eight pages, small binding holes on the left margin, very good condition.
The "Wasp" is captured... Madison's state-of-the-union address...
Item #682591
November 07, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1812
* USS Wasp captured - War of 1812
* James Madison state of the Union Address
There are at least two notable reports in this issue, the first being the annual state-of-the-union address by the President, signed by him in type: James Madison. This was the first war-time annual message and much of this 2+ page "Message" deals with th... See More
Adams's inauguration: the peaceful transfer of power...
Item #682538
March 13, 1797
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 13, 1797
* John Adams inauguration
* Thomas Jefferson
A very historic issue as it reports the true test of the great American republic: the peaceful transfer of power.
Page 2 has a report noting in part: "On Saturday at twelve o'clock...soon after his election, JOHN ADAMS as President of the United States attended in the Chamber of th... See More
Four Acts of Congress signed by Madison...
Item #682537
May 16, 1812
COLUMBIAN PHENIX: OR, PROVIDENCE PATRIOT, New Hampshire, May 16, 1812
* James Madison 'type" signatures
A quite uncommon title. Page 3 has a full column taken up with four Acts of Congress and a Resolution, each signed in type by the President: James Madison. One Act concerns providing for persons disabled during the Revolutionary War.
Four pages, never bound nor trimm... See More
Lincoln's Proclamation... Repealing laws of slavery...
Item #682534
July 08, 1864
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* Slavery in America
Page 2 begins with: "OFFICIAL, By the President of the United States, A PROCLAMATION" noting: "...hereby appoint the first Thursday of August next to be observed by the people of the United States as a day of National humiliation and prayer..." s... See More
Memphis, Tennessee Confederate newspaper... Lincoln explains the purpose of the war to Congress...
Item #682518
July 06, 1861
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Tennessee, July 6, 1861
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Abraham Lincoln on the current war
This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South--see the information below. Among the war reports are: "War Intelligence" "Affairs At Pensacola" "How The Southern Climate Affects the Yankee Troops" "East Tennes... See More
Lincoln's last public speech and last proclamation...
Item #682496
April 12, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 12, 1865
* Civil War is over speech
* Abraham Lincoln's last public speech
* Presidential proclamation 128
* Just 2 days before his assassination
This issue was printed just 2 days prior to Lincoln's assassination, with the front page containing what is noted as Lincoln's last speech.
The front page heads include: "OUR VICTORIES" ... See More
Terrific display issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #682478
April 16, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 16, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* John Wilkes Booth- Ford's Theatre
This date was a Sunday, and only rarely were Sunday newspapers bound into volumes held by libraries. As such, this date is arguably more scarce than the issue of April 15.
And when it comes to graphic appeal, it could also be argued that this edition of the 16th surpasses tha... See More
Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812...
Item #682430
March 01, 1815
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 1, 1815
* Treaty of Ghent signed
* War of 1812 officially over
The front page has: "TREATY Of Peace And Amity, Between his Britannick Majesty and the United States of America.", the treaty which ended the War of 1812. The treaty contains a preface beginning: "His Brittanick Majesty and the United States of America, desirous... See More
re. John Dillinger's assassination in a Chicago newspaper....
Item #682330
July 28, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 28, 1934
* re. John Dillinger's assassination
* His last girlfriend Polly Hamilton
* Best title to be had ? - rare as such
As a follow-up to the recent killing of gangster John Dillinger on the streets of Chicago, page 5 has a related article with one column heading: "HINT DILLINGER'S LAST GIRL MAY BE SUICIDE VICTIM" with subhead. (see) T... See More
Civil War era newspaper from Boston...
Item #682326
October 09, 1861
THE BOSTON TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, October 9, 1861 This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of pre Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: SEE PHOTOS. Lots of interesting reading.
Complete in four pages. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to r... See More
War is declared, beginning the War of 1812...
Item #682105
June 20, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 20, 1812
* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* James Madison proclamation
An inside page has a lengthy: "Declaration of War" which takes over 1 1/2 columns and is signed in type by the President: James Madison. This is followed by related reporting from the "Committee on foreign relations..." which takes over 2 page... See More
Grant and Lincoln meet...
Item #682080
August 03, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 3, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln visits Grant in the field
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "Review of the Operations on Saturday Last" "Our Losses in the Assault on the Rebel Works" "A Flag of Truce Prevailing on Monday" "The Dead Buried & the Wounded Cared For" "The Interview... See More
Building a lighthouse on Cape Henry... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #682060
September 29, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 29, 1790
* Cape Henry Lighthouse (Virginia Beach)
* Funding Act of 1790
The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, wher
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* Cape Henry Lighthouse (Virginia Beach)
* Funding Act of 1790
The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, wher
Masonic Celebration of Washington's initiation...
Item #681958
November 02, 1852
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 5, 1852 The front page has a mention of: "Masonic Celebration at Cincinnati", and continues on page 4 describing the annual celebration of George Washington being "initiated as a member of the mystic tie".
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.
Featuring two Civil War maps...
Item #681948
June 21, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 21, 1864
* Second Battle of Petersburg
* U.S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
* Battle of Trevilian Station
* Two Civil War maps
The front page features a very nice Civil War map headed: "The Struggle At Petersburg--Lines of Rebel Intrenchments Carried by Our Troops."
Also nice first column heads: "THE WAR" "Operations At Petersburg" &qu... See More
Abraham Lincoln & Habeas Corpus...
Item #681903
September 16, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Sept. 16, 1863
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* Habeas Corpus suspended
The back page begins with: "News From Washington - Suspension of the Habeas Corpus - A Proclamation by the President" signed in type: A Lincoln.
The doctrine of habeas corpus is the right of any person under arrest to appear in person before the court, to en... See More
Lincoln's Proclamation calling for 300,000 soldiers...
Item #681896
October 19, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Oct. 19, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more soldiers
The back page begins with: "News From Washington - A Call for Three Hundred Thousand Men" with the full text of the Proclamation signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Page 2 has a nice editorial on the Proclamation: "Three Hundred Thousand More--Vo
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* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more soldiers
The back page begins with: "News From Washington - A Call for Three Hundred Thousand Men" with the full text of the Proclamation signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Page 2 has a nice editorial on the Proclamation: "Three Hundred Thousand More--Vo
The Gettysburg Address...
Item #681893
November 20, 1863
THE SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 20, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
It would be difficult to argue for a more historic or significance speech from the 19th century, let alone the Civil War. As it was not printed in all newspapers of the day, this report with the full text of Lincoln's Gettysbu... See More
Lincoln suspends Habeas Corpus...
Item #681868
September 16, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 16, 1863
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* Habeas Corpus suspended
Being a "triple sheet" issue the entire ftpg. is taken up with advertisements. Inside has much reporting on the Civil War including: "Charleston" "A White Flag Flying Over the Shattered Walls of Fort Moultrie" "Union Forces in Possession of Half of James Island&q... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #681728
November 16, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 16, 1774 If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead of this newspaper, shows a snake cut into various pieces, each with a
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