Caracas & Carthagena independence... rare mention of The Inquisition...
Item #654820
February 1, 1812
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1812 Page 7 has under the heading: "South America" which mentions the manifesto of Carthagena, stating in part that in the previous November, they had declared themselves to be: "A FREE, SOVEREIGN AND INDEPENDENT STATE..." and continues: "The first fruit of freedom of Carthagena, was the abolition of the INQUISITION... See More
Early description of Zanesville, Ohio...
Item #654818
March 14, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 14, 1812 Near the back is a brief yet interesting article headed: "Pleasing Sketch of Zanesville", Ohio, describing it as it was in 1812 (see).
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/4 inches, a tear at the spine, boxing to the upper right (see), otherwise good condition.
Edwin Booth reccomends Cocoa Beef Tonic...
Item #654614
June 16, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, June 16, 1881
* Edwin Booth, renowned actor
* brother of John Wilkes Booth
Page 4 has a one column heading: "Edwin Booth," which quotes him as saying: "It did me much good," says this celebrated actor, "in speaking of the *Liebig Co's Cocoa Beef Tonic. Beware of imitations. Ask for Cocoa Beef Tonic."
Other news a... See More
Early 1883 Lodi, California newspaper...
Item #654581
May 30, 1883
THE VALLEY REVIEW, Lodi, California, May 30, 1883
* Rare old West title
* San Joaquin County
A city in the northern portion of California's Central Valley, now primarily a wine producing area ("Zinfandel capital of the world").
Eight pages, a few margin tears with an inside page archival tape mend, generally good.
re. Winfield Scott Hancock's death...
Item #654545
February 13, 1886
THE JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, February 13, 1886
* Winfield Scott Hancock death
* United States Army General
* Democratic nominee for president
Page 4 has an article headed: "Hancock's Career" Also is an article headed: "Sherman On Hancock" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a few binding slits along spine, generally nice.... See More
Karl Marx as a newspaper reporter... The State of Europe...
Item #654447
April 15, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, April 15, 1854
* Karl Marx - German revolutionary socialist
Page 5 has about a 2 column article: "THE STATE OF EUROPE," which is written by Karl Marx, and is appropriately signed in type: Karl Marx. See images for details. A website dedicated to the works of Marx states provides the following theme/topic for the article: "Excitement in Italy... See More
"The Greatest Show On Earth" burns again...
Item #654407
November 21, 1887
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, November 21 & 26, 1887 The front page of the issue from the 21st has,"Fire Record," which provides an account of the devastating fire in Bridgeport, Connecticut at the winter quarters of P.T. Barnum's "Greatest Show On Earth." The issue of the 26th includes a follow-up report on page 1 which mentions the death of the famed rhinoceros, al... See More
Newhall House fire disaster....
Item #654354
January 13, 1883
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1883
* Milwaukee, Wisconsin
* Newhall House fire disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "IN THE NEWHALL'S RUINS" with subhead. (see) Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Must be handled with care.... See More
Atlantic cable is completed.... America connects to Europe...
Item #654353
August 14, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1866
* 2nd Atlantic cable - Transatlantic telegraph
* SS Great Eastern - early communications
The top of page 5 has one column headings that include: "BY OCEAN TELEGRAPH" "London Dates to Wednesday, August 1" "The Cable Working well and the Signals Perfect" and more. A nice example of the early days of communication between America an... See More
Walt Whitman, Mark Twain, & George Childs...
80th birthday tributes to John Greenleaf Whittier...
Item #654279
December 15, 1887
THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 15, 1887
* "As The Greeks Signal Flame" - Walt Whitman writes a poetic tribute to his friend...
* written for the New York Herald
* Mark Twain's eloquent tribute also included
Page 3 is almost entirely dedicated to tributes and accolades for James Greenleaf Whittier in recognition of his 80th birthday. "As The Greeks Signal Flame" is a ... See More
Very early, descriptive article on Rehoboth Beach, Delaware...
Item #654226
April 15, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1858 The top of the back page has an interesting article headed: "Rehoboth Beach" which takes 7 column inches. Near the beginning is: "About five miles below Cape Henlopen, on the Delaware sea-coast, is a spot of land now laid off as a town called Rehoboth. The fast land extends down to the beach, which is of hard sand, furni... See More
Mutiny of Slaves... Bowie knife used...
Item #654201
December 18, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, December 18, 1841 The back page of this issue features a quite lengthy report concerning the the "Mutiny Of Slaves" on the ship Creole, a rather infamous event in American history. In this report, it also states that the infamous Bowie knife was one of the instruments used in the killing of Mr. John Hewell, an owner of a portion of the slave... See More
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin...
Item #654200
May 23, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 23, 1818 An extremely significant back page report is headed: "Labor Saving Machinery" includes: "There is now annually raised...with Mr. Whitney's machine, about one hundred millions of pounds of short staple cotton. To pick that quality by hand...before his invention would require the constant labor of 330,000 wor... See More
Thomas Jefferson on African colonization...
Item #654199
April 19, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 19, 1817 The most interesting article is: "African Colonization" which is introduced by: "The following is an extract of a letter written by Thomas Jefferson..." datelined at Monticello, Jan. 21, 1811, and signed by him in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Other items are: "Life of Fulton", being Robert Fulton; nearly half a p... See More
Early Robert E. Lee...
Item #654197
July 11, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 11, 1829 It's always fascinating to find mention of notable people long before they would become a household name.
Near the back is is a great example. Under a list headed: "Military Academy" area the: "...names of the five most distinguished cadets in each class..." and listed in the "First Class" is a young Robe... See More
On the death of LaFayette...
Item #654195
July 5, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 5, 1834 Within this issue is a report headed: "In Memory of LaFayette" being a "General Order" concerning the death of LaFayette, signed in type by: Andrew Jackson (see).
Also in this issue is lengthy report from Congress taking several pages, as well as: "Mr. Taney & The President" "Chesapeake &... See More
Death threat against President Andrew Jackson...
Item #654193
February 22, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 22, 1834 Inside contains: "Anonymous Letters!" which contains several concerning the assassination plot against President Jackson, one beginning: "This is to inform you that I, one of a number of young men of this city who have conspired your death, unknown to my colleagues, write this to warm you of this plot..." and another in... See More
A 'call to arms' for the Black Hawk War...
Item #654192
June 9, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 9, 1832 Inside has over half a page headed: "Indian War" which includes a Proclamation from the Rock River, signed by: John Reynolds, noting: "It becomes my duty again to call on you for your services in the defense of your country. The state is not only invaded by the hostile Indians but many of our citizens have been slain in battl... See More
Fixing the United States & Canadian border...
Item #654190
February 6, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 6, 1819 Certainly the most significant content in this issue is a complete printing of the Convention of 1818, headed on page 2 as: "BRITISH TREATY. By the President of the United States of America, A PROCLAMATION". This treaty with England was respecting fisheries, boundary, and the restoration of slaves between the United States of Amer... See More
Capture of Pensacola Florida, during the Seminole War...
Item #654184
July 25, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1818 The prime content is a detailed report of the capture of Pensacola, Florida during the Seminole Indian war. American forces were led by Andrew Jackson who felt Pensacola was being used by the Seminoles for strikes against America.
Also a very lengthy & detailed report on the death and funeral of General Richard Montgomery.
Sixteen pa... See More
Formal admission of Missouri to the Union... Major Andre's bones...
Item #654183
August 18, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 18, 1821 Inside has an article headed: "Major Andre" concerning the removal of his bones to be shipped off to England (see). Also in this issue: "Indian Trade", and an historic report headed: "Admission of Missouri" concerning it formally joining the Union which happened on August 10, 1821. Included is the: "Procl... See More
Inauguration Of Andrew Jackson...
Item #654182
March 7, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 7, 1829 An inside page has a nice article headed: "The Inauguration" which begins with some details of the proceedings including: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators, filling the portico, the steps...the president of the United States delivered his inaugural address as given below, and having conclude... See More
Construction of the B & O Railroad...
Charles Carroll performs the groundbreaking...
Item #654179
July 12, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 12, 1828 Starting on page 316 and continuing through page 325 are considerable details regarding the July 4 dedication ceremonies of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (the oldest railroad in the United States), which included the last living signor of the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carroll (Senator of Maryland) performing the groundbreaki... See More
James Madison's Address to the Agricultural Society of Albermarle...
Item #654178
July 18, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 18, 1818 Of importance is the multi-page printing of former President James Madison's Address to the Agricultural Society of Albermarle.
The Wiley Online Library, in regards to this lengthy address, states the following: "James Madison's 1818 Address to the Albemarle Agricultural Society offers new insight into the diverse historiog... See More
First issue published...
Item #654176
September 7, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1811 This was the first issue published: "Vol. 1 No. 1" as noted in the masthead. The entire front page is taken up with: "The Editor To The Public" in which he details what the newspaper is to be about (see for portions). Page 10 has a chart of: "Total Expenses, Of the War for Independence with a Statement of All the Troops i... See More
America prohibits the importation of slaves...
Item #654167
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1807 Under: "Abstract of Foreign Occurrences" is a brief yet notable report: "The American Congress has passed a bill for the abolition of the slave trade, by a majority of 24---the numbers being ayes 73, noes 49." This refers to the significant "Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves" which was signed into la... See More
Abolition of the slave trade in England becomes official...
Item #654166
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1807 Within this issue is a report from Parliament, datelined March 16, beginning: "On the motion for the 3rd reading of the Slave Trade Abolition Bill, Mr. Hibbert entered at great length into a vindication of the trade..." with more (see photos), including: "...Sir P. Francis, Messrs. Lyttleton, H. Thornton, Barham, and Wil... See More
Early for Western Pennsylvania...
Item #654093
October 17, 1822
THE PITTSBURGH RECORDER, Pennsylvania, October 17, 1822 The volume 1 number 49 issue of a quite uncommon and very early periodical from Western Penna.
Articles within are: "Russia, as a Field for Missionary Effort"; "Anecdote of Boerhave"; "Christian Fidelity"; "Pittsburgh Sabbath School Association"; "Latest from Europe" and more.
Si... See More
Rare military paper... Napoleon
Item #654092
February 5, 1841
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Norwich, Vermont, February 5, 1841 "Devoted To the Interests of the Militia, Military Science & National Defense" as noted in the masthead, where also is found their motto: "In Times Of Peace, Prepare For War".
Within this issue: "The Remains of Napoleon"; "Qualifications of a General"; "An American Giant"; "Bi... See More
Publisher with an interesting life...
Item #654091
July 28, 1812
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, July 28, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spend much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809 & by 1811 he founded this newspaper (subseq... See More
Scenes from Indianapolis...
Item #654090
April 22, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 22, 1854 The ftpg. has an allegorical print of "April". Prints inside include: "The New Custom House, Charleston, South Carolina"; four prints of Indianapolis buildings including the "State House" & "Insane Hospital"; a back page print of "Market Square, Melbourne" and "Prince's Bridge, Melb... See More
Ice skating chair...
Item #654087
November 9, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 9, 1867 The front cover of this issue is "The Turkish Mosque in the Paris Exposition" an accompanying article inside. Within the issue is: "Althouse's Combined Scissors and Buttonhole Cutter"; "Adamson's Skating Device"; "Swinnerton's Horse Hay Rake and Gatherer"; and additional illustrations, article... See More
Great, early scenes from Yellowstone...
Item #654086
September 15, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Sept. 15, 1888 The title is a bit of a misnomer as this was actually a separate, stand-along publication, not a supplement to the regular title.
The front page features four illustrations showing: "Scenes In The Yellowstone National Park" including "On the Shores of the Yellowstone Lake" "Paint Pots" "The Beehive Ge... See More
Sea monster at Spring Lake, N.J... life preserver...
Item #654085
October 5, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 5, 1895 The front page of the issue has "The Otis Elevating Railway, Catskill Mountains, N.Y." with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: a text report "Another Sea Serpent"; "The Automatic Life Saving Apparatus of De Ropp"; "The Wagon Spring Industry"; "Improved Steel Frame Stamp Battery"; and m... See More
Edgar Allan Poe portrait discovery...
Item #653899
January 19, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Section 2 only, January 19, 1936
* Edgar Allan Poe
* Portrait discovery
* Richard Gimbel
The top of page 2 of this section has a one column heading: "MYSTERY PAINTING SHOWS A NEW POE" with subheads and the portrait of Poe that was recently found. (see)
Complete section 2 only with all 10 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Battle of Solferino w/ map...
Item #653886
July 17, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 17, 1859
* Battle of Solferino, Italy
* Second Italian War of Independence
The front page has one column headings: "News From Europe" "Additional Details of the Battle of Solferino" "Blunders of the Emperor of Austria on the Field" and more. Lengthy text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
1843 Charles Dickens... Martin Chuzzlewitt...
Item #653843
October 31, 1843
PENNSYLVANIA INQUIRER& NATIONAL GAZETTE, from Philadelphia, October 31, 1843.
* Martin Chuzzlewit
* Boz - Charles Dickens
The front page has the continuation of: "A New Story By Boz." "The Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit His Relatives, Friends, & Enemies" by Charles Dickens. Text takes up over three columns on the front page.
Complete in four pages, goo... See More
Karl Marx as a newspaper reporter... "Madrid... Prussia... Austria"...
Item #653838
July 21, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 21, 1854 Starting on the bottom of the 3rd column on page 4 and continuing through nearly all of column 4 is the untitled article themed (on the "works of Karl Marx website), "The Details of the Insurrection at Madrid - The Austro-Prussian Summons - The New Austrian Loan - Wallachia," which is written by Karl Marx, and is signed in block type: KARL... See More
Karl Marx as a newspaper reporter... "The War Debates In Parliament"...
Item #653833
August 7, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, August 7, 1854 Starting at the bottom of the 3rd column on page 5 and continuing through the middle of the 2nd column on page 6 is the article, "THE WAR DEBATES IN PARLIAMENT," which is written by Karl Marx, and is signed in block type: KARL MARX.
Note: This is an interesting issue which provides the opportunity for a collector to own an original/authenti... See More
Karl Marx as a newspaper reporter... "On Italian Unity"...
Item #653821
January 24, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 24, 1859 Starting on the bottom of the 3rd column on page 4 and continuing through nearly all of column 4 is the untitled article themed (on the "works of Karl Marx website), "On Italian Unity," which is written by Karl Marx. Although unsigned, it is identified as his writing on the same site - which also prints the text of the article.
Note:... See More
Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels as newspaper reporters... multiple articles..
Item #653818
February 1, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, February 1, 1859 Page 3 has the 1+ column article, "AFFAIRS IN PRUSSIA," which is an article written by the NY Tribune foreign correspondent, Karl Marx. Also included on page 3 is, "THE MONEY PANIC IN EUROPE," which is a collaborative report by the team of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, foreign correspondents for the New York Tribune. Although bot... See More
Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels as newspaper reporters... A collaborative effort...
Item #653817
July 8, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 8, 1854 Page 4 has the 2 column article, "STATE OF THE RUSSIAN WAR," which is a collaborative report by the team of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, foreign correspondents for the New York Tribune. Although unsigned, the website headed, "Articles By Marx In The New York Tribune," identifies it as such (along with others).
Note: This is an in... See More
Friedrich Engels as a newspaper reporter... "A Famous Victory"...
Item #653811
June 6, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 6, 1854 This is an interesting issue, and an opportunity to own an original, 19th century newspaper containing an article written by Friedrich Engels, who along with Karl Marx became the most recognized communist revolutionaries of all time. Prior to becoming known for the political efforts, both men were foreign correspondents for the New York Tribune.
Page 4 has a... See More
Friedrich Engels as a newspaper reporter... News from the European contest...
Item #653808
May 20, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 20, 1854 This is an interesting issue, and an opportunity to own an original, 19th century newspaper containing an article written by Friedrich Engels, who along with Karl Marx became the most recognized communist revolutionaries of all time. Prior to becoming known for the political efforts, both men were foreign correspondents for the New York Tribune.
Page 4 has a... See More
Friedrich Engels as a newspaper reporter... The Campaign In The Crimea...
Item #653806
November 27, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, November 27, 1854 This is an interesting issue, and an opportunity to own an original, 19th century newspaper containing an article written by Friedrich Engels, who along with Karl Marx became the most recognized communist revolutionaries of all time. Prior to becoming known for the political efforts, both men were foreign correspondents for the New York Tribune.
Page 4 ... See More
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral... Earps are acquitted of guilt...
Item #653761
December 16, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 16, 1881
* re. Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
* Wyatt, Virgil & Morgan Earp acquitted
Page 7 contains a nice report concerning the now iconic "gunfight at the O.K. Corral", from just a day after the conclusion of the trial of the Earps ended in their acquittal.
The article headed: "The Atchison & Topeka-Sonora railroad-... See More
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871...
Item #653759
October 10, 1871
DAILY MORNING CHRONICLE, Washington, D.C., Oct. 10, 1871 The front page first column has: "CHICAGO" "In One Red Burial Blent" A Wasted City" "The Fire Fiend Triumphant" "A Terror Stricken Population" "100,000 Persons Houseless & Homeless" "10,000 Buildings Destroyed" "Suffering & Starvation" "Fleeing Befo... See More
First person to die by means of the electric chair...
Item #653753
August 16, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 16, 1890 Page 2 has an entire column taken up with an historic report headed: "The First Electrical Execution" being a report of the electrocution of William Kemmler (see photos). A fascinating article with interesting & graphic details of the process, and even more significant to have this report in a science-related magazine.
Other articles are ... See More
Outlaw Sam Bass... Terrific account of his death ...
Item #653744
July 24, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 24, 1878
* Death of Sam Bass
* American train robber & outlaw
Looking over the several reports on the death of outlaw Sam Bass we have offered over the last ten years, none have come close to providing the detail & presentation found in this issue.
Taking the entire middle column of the front page (and a bit of the next) is a great acc... See More
Thomas Edison invention from 1891...
Item #653739
July 25, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 25, 1891
* Thomas Edison invention
This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for some front page margin wear) and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Edison Motor - Mixer - Edison Motor Switch, with corresponding text (see images f
... See More
* Thomas Edison invention
* Electric Motor & Dynamo
This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for some front page margin wear) and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Edison Motor - Mixer - Edison Motor Switch, with corresponding text (see images f
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