Pre-Civil War Kentucky...
Item #656337
April 26, 1849
THE LOUISVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Louisville, Kentucky, April 26, 1849 Rare to find a Kentucky newspaper from before the Civil War. The entire ftpg. and back page taken up with ads, providing interesting insight into the goods purchased by families over ten years before the Civil War. Inside pages have various news of the day, including political items, and even more advertisements.
Measures ... See More
George Eastman receives a patent for his camera...
Item #656333
September 22, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 22, 1888 Although quite significant for any collector of vintage cameras, one of the back page has the "Index of Inventions" showing over 100 which have recently been awarded, one being: "Camera, G. Eastman....388,850". This was for his first roll film not requiring support.
Various illustrations of recent invention of the day, many q... See More
First automobile advertisement in America...
Item #656304
December 10, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 10, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).
The top of the back page has an advertisement heade
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Tractor... Cow milker...
Item #656303
February 17, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 17, 1877 The front page of the issue contains a large illustration "Frick & Co.'s Eclipse Agricultural Engine" and accompanying article. Within the issue is "Secchi's Solar Photographic Instrument"; "Melling's Improvements in Safety Valves"; "Knollin's Cow Milker"; "Hydraulic Punching Mac... See More
St. Patrick's Day devoid of alcohol...
Item #656301
March 23, 1842
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 23, 1842
* St. Patrick's Day meets the Temperance Movement in Washington, D.C.
The front page has considerable coverage of the St. Patrick's Day festivities held in Washington, D.C., which includes details regarding a special event held at the Fuller's Hotel, and is accompanied by appreciative letters of rejection from b... See More
Short-lived title from a Texas town with a rich history...
Item #655869
January 27, 1892
VELASCO DAILY TIMES, Texas, Jan. 27, 1892
* Rare Southwestern title
* Possibly the first time offered anywhere (see note)
A rare title as it existed for less than six months. Velasco was a town in Texas that was later annexed by the city of Freeport. Founded in 1831, Velasco is situated on the east side of the Brazos River four miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The town's early histo... See More
Clement Vallangigham's bizarre death....
Item #655823
June 18, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1871
* Clement Laird Vallandigham's bizarre death
The front page has an article headed: "Vallandigham" "Fatal Result of His Wound..." (see) His death is considered one of the most unusual as he was demonstrating how his defendant accidentally shot himself.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor irregularity along the spine, nic... See More
SS Great Eastern maiden voyage explosion...
Item #655822
September 25, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, September 25, 1859
* SS Great Eastern
* Maiden voyage explosion
The front page has an article headed: "The Great Eastern" "The Explosion And It's Causes" Lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
H.H. Holmes..... 1st U.S. serial killer....
Item #655802
July 23, 1895
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 23, 1895
* H.H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett
* Benjamin Pitezel murders
* America's 1st serial killer
Page 2 has a one column heading: "HOLMES AT THE CITY HALL" with subheads. (see). (see) Great to have in a Philadelphia paper, the city where he was being held. Coverage on the recent murders by H. H. Holmes, who is considered to be Americ... See More
Mr. & Mrs. Poe in a lead role...
Item #655747
November 10, 1808
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 10, 1808
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother & father theater ads
On page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a listing for a play called "ADRIAN & ORRILA, or, A mother's vengeance", with Mr. Poe as "Adrian" & with Mrs. Poe as "Orrila" (see) This was the mother & father of Edgar Allan Poe, the famous author and poet. Rare to... See More
1876 Cincinnati theatre panic disaster...
Item #655663
February 6, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, February 6, 1876
* Robinson's Opera House panic
* Cincinnati, Ohio
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "'TO DEATH" "An Appalling Calamity in a Cincinnati Theater" "Several Persons Crushed To Death" and more. (see)
Complete, ... See More
Much concerning the Sioux Indians...
Item #655662
August 24, 1876
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Aug. 24, 1876
* Post Custer massacre
The front has one column heads: "The Sioux Scattered" "A Fight Reported Between Sitting Bull and Terry and Crook" and more. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
A slave ship is sunk...
Item #655651
October 5, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 5, 1858
* re. African slave trade
* Slavery ship sinking
The front page has over half a column of details with heads: "The Mysterious Ship" "The Scuttled Ship at Montauk Point--The Mystery About her Solved--930 Slaves Landed in Cuba"...
Eight pages, nice condition.
2nd great Chicago fire in 1874 w/ map...
Item #655638
July 16, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1874
* 2nd great Chicago fire disaster / map
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE CHICAGO CALAMITY" with subheads and related map. This includes lengthy text. More on the back page.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition.
Marshfield, Missouri tornado....
Item #655583
April 21, 1880
DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, April 21, 1880
* Marshfield MO Missouri
* Tornado & fire disaster (1st report)
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings that include: "Tornado's Terror" "The Loss Of Life Greater Than At First Supposed" "The Latest News from Unfortunate Mars... See More
John Kehoe & the Molly Maguires...
Item #655561
December 20, 1878
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, December 20, 1878
* Molly Maguire execution
* John Kehoe hanging (1st report)
The front page has an article headed "Hanged" "Kehoe, the Chief of the Molly Maguires, Gets His Deserts" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, good condition.
H.H. Holmes..... 1st U.S. serial killer....
Item #655552
August 18, 1895
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, August 18, 1895
* H.H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett
* America's 1st serial killer
* "Murder Castle" in Chicago
The front page has an article with small heading: "Holmes May Stand Trial Twice" and more. (see) Coverage on the famous murders by H. H. Holmes, who is considered to be America's first serial killer. See image for text... See More
H.H. Holmes..... 1st U.S. serial killer....
Item #655517
July 22, 1895
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 22, 1895
* H.H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett
* Benjamin Pitezel murders
* America's 1st serial killer
Page 2 has a one column heading: "HOLMES'S WIFE IN THE CITY" with subheads. (see). (see) Great to have in a Philadelphia paper, the city where he was being held. Coverage on the recent murders by H. H. Holmes, who is considered to be ... See More
The historic Dred Scott case in a set of Washington, D.C. newspapers...
Item #655510
May 29, 1857
A terrific lot of 14 issues of the DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., covering the historic Supreme Court decision of the Dred Scott case.
The March 7 issue contains at the top of page 3: "Important Decision Of The Supreme Court". It begins: "Washington, March 6 -- The opinion of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case was delivered today by Chief Justi
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The March 7 issue contains at the top of page 3: "Important Decision Of The Supreme Court". It begins: "Washington, March 6 -- The opinion of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case was delivered today by Chief Justi
1892 Lizzie Borden murder investigation...
Item #655508
August 16, 1892
THE HELENA INDEPENDENT, Montana, Aug. 16, 1892
* Lizzie Borden murder investigation
The bottom of the front page has an article with small heading: "Will not Obstruct the Law" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Mr. & Mrs. Poe in a lead role...
Item #655500
November 17, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, November 17, 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother & father theater ads
On page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a listing for a play called "VENICE PRESERVED", with Mr. Poe as "Bedemar" (see) Plus another play at the same theatre titled: "MAID OF THE OAKS" with Mrs. Poe as "Maria" (see) This was the mother & father of Edgar ... See More
1873 Los Angeles, California...
Item #655499
January 17, 1873
EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, Jan. 17, 1873
* Rare Old West title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very earl
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* Rare Old West title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very earl
1849 Pistol ad by Samuel Colt...
Item #655455
September 23, 1849
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 1849
* Colt Revolver Ad
* Runaway slave ad
* Gold Rush era newspaper
The front page is filled with ads including a: "$150 Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. Beneath this is an ad: "Colt's Improved Repeating Pistols" signed in type: Samuel Colt. (see)
Four pages, good condition.... See More
The post Civil War South...
Item #655446
April 9, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1866
* Southern states in transformation
* Freed slaves in the South
The top of the first column has one column headings that include: "AFFAIRS IN THE SOUTH" "Misrepresentations Sent to the North" "State of Feeling Toward the Freedmen" "Sights and Scenes in the Old Dominion" and more. Lengthy text.
Compete with 8 pages, ... See More
Edgar Allan Poe portrait discovery...
Item #655428
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 very nice.... See More
The Indians in Kansas...
Item #655427
July 18, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 18, 1885 Inside has a full page with 3 prints of: "Scenes & Incidents of the Strike of Iron-Workers in Cleveland" and other fullpg. has 4 prints of: "The Indian Troubles--Types & Incidents In Southwestern Kansas & the Indian Territory." A fullpg. has 8 scenes of: "The Manufacture of Lager Beer..." ... See More
1879 Emmitsburg, Maryland...
Item #655194
June 22, 1879
EMMITSBURG CHRONICLE, Maryland, June 22, 1879
* Uncommon title
* Frederick County
This uncommon title contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with 4 pages, minor fold wear, nice condition.
Marysville: gateway to the gold fields...
Item #655167
July 21, 1878
MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, July 21, 1878
* Rare Old West title
In the days of the California Gold Rush, Marysville was a stopping point for riverboats from Sacramento and San Francisco that carried miners on their way to the digging grounds. A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville carries the slogan: "Gateway to The Gold Fields." At that time it was one of the lar... See More
Edgar Allan Poe's father... 1807 theatrte ad...
Item #655155
April 6, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, April 6, 1807
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad
On pg. 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a notice for a performance of "Julius Caesar" by Shakespeare, with Mr. Poe in the role of "Decius Brutus". (see)
News of the day with several other interesting advertisements. Complete with 4 pages, small hole near the middle of the first leaf (pages 1 &am... See More
1878 Pittsfield, Massachusetts... Berkshire County...
Item #655150
February 3, 1878
THE PITTSFIELD SUN, Massachusetts, February 3, 1878
* Berkshire County
* American Indians war era
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with all 8 pages, light toning at the folds, nice condition.
1880 New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania...
Item #655147
February 18, 1880
PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE AND PRESS, New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18, 1880
* Perry County
This large sized issue measures 27 x 21 inches and contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with 4 pages, minor wear at the folds, nice condition.
1887 Hagerstown, Maryland...
Item #655146
November 11, 1887
HAGERSTOWN MARYLAND DAILY NEWS, November 11, 1887
* Washington County, Maryland
This uncommon title contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with 4 pages, nice condition.
Oxford, Mississippi train wreck...
Item #655112
February 28, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1870
* Oxford MS Mississippi
* Train wreck disaster
The front page has an article headed: "The Disaster In Mississippi" "The Scene of the Accident--Twenty-One Persons Known to be Dead--Horrible Mutilations" See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Re: the death of Alfred, Lord Tennyson...
Item #655085
October 10, 1892
CLEVELAND WORLD, Ohio, October 10, 1892 Page 4 has: "THE DEAD LAUREATE," which has excerpts from major newspapers from throughout the country paying tribute to poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, who had died just a few days prior. See images for details.
Other news of the day with period advertising are found throughout.
Eight pages, even toning and edge chipping, pulpish/fragile, but i... See More
Williamsport (Newberry) PA church disaster....
Item #655065
December 27, 1872
THE WORLD, New York City, Dec. 27, 1872
* Williamsport, Pennsylvania PA (Newberry)
* Lycoming County church collapse disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, irregular and some wear at the spine, otherwise good.... See More
The Fugitive Slave Act in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #655054
September 21, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., September 21, 1850 Being the mouthpiece of the federal government it was typical that reports & documents emanating from Congress would appear in print first in this newspaper. Collectors always desire to have notable governmental reports in newspapers from the nation's capital.
Not surprisingly most of this four page issue is taken up... See More
1892 Port Jervis, New York Negro lynching...
Item #655036
June 4, 1892
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 4, 1892
* Robert Lewis lynching - African American
* Port Jervis, Orange County, New York
The top of the front page has one column headings: "THE LYNCHING DENOUNCED" "People Of Port Jervis Deplore The Disgrace" "and more. (see)
Twelve pages, light toning, a little margin wear, should be handled with care.
wikipedia notes: Robert Lewis wa... See More
Chasing out the Mormons, destroying the printing presses...
Item #655026
June 29, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 29, 1844 Included is a report stating that: "A party opposed to the longer control of Joe Smith (Joseph Smith), the Prophet...determined to establish a public press at Nauvoo, and the Nauvoo Expositor was issued accordingly." There is a second report which criticizes the establishment of the paper, stating that the city council declared... See More
The New Madrid earthquake... Battle of Tippecanoe...
Item #655025
January 4, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 4, 1812 Near the back is an early item concerning the disastrous New Madrid earthquake before it was known as such. The report includes: "Several shocks by earthquakes have been felt in various parts of the southern and western states...It seems probable that some dreadful calamity may have been experienced in a distant part of the world--probably So... See More
John L. Sullivan vs. Charles Mitchell in 1888....
Item #654982
March 11, 1888
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 11, 1888
* John L. Sullivan vs. Charles Mitchell
* Boxing draw at Chantilly, France
The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "MITCHELL WINS THE RACE" with subheads that include: "He Outfoots Sullivan in a Twenty-Four foot Ring" and more. (see) Round by round coverage.
Twenty pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, should be ha... See More
The trade in slavery... Executed as pirates...
Item #654962
June 17, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 17, 1820 An inside page has a nearly two page article titled: "The Slave Trade" which has some fascinating details of the discovery of slave ships, some of the text including: "...I do further declare that the state in which these unfortunate creatures were found is shocking to every principle of humanity, seventeen men sha... See More
Capture of Pensacola, Florida...
Item #654960
July 11, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 11, 1818 The ftpg. begins with: "Declaration of Independence" reporting on celebrations of the 4th of July & beginning: "Forty-two years have past since this great paper was signed..." and noting the 5 signers still living.
Inside has: "Indian War" concerning the capture of Pensacola during the Seminole War ... See More
United States takes possession of Florida...
Item #654957
March 17, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 17, 1821 Inside has close to six pages headed: "Treaty With Spain - By the President of the United States - A PROCLAMATION". This is more commonly known as the Adams-Onis Treaty, or the Florida Treaty, wherein Spain gave Florida to the United States and set a boundary between the United States and Mexico (see hyperlink for details).
Thi... See More
Nebraska becomes the 37th state in 1867..
Item #654943
March 2, 1867
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 2, 1867 Page 5 has: "NEBRASKA" "The Thirty-Seventh State" "Proclamation by the President Declaring Nebraska a State" with the complete text of the proclamation, signed in type: Andrew Johnson. An early report, as it become a state just the day before (see).
Eight pages, a little light foxing, generally nice.... See More
Stephen Douglas & Abraham Lincoln... Early baseball report...
Item #654939
September 7, 1858
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, 1858
* Stephen Douglass & Abraham Lincoln
* Early baseball in New York City
The ftpg. has headlines & text on: "The Staten Island War" "Further Arrests" "Suspension of Superintendent Tallmadge" and more (see photos).
Pg. 4 has an article headed: "The President & Mr. Douglas" which mentions Lincoln as wel... See More
Trouble in the South... Nearing the Civil War...
Item #654938
November 16, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 16, 1860
* Southern crisis - Secession options
* Abraham Lincoln as president elect
From a few months before the outbreak of the Civil War, the front page has: "The Southern Excitement" "Condition of Public Sentiment in the Slave States" "The Union Element Showing Itself". More similar reports on 4.
Eight pages, a little irregula... See More
re. Slave ship Orion capture...
Item #654934
June 18, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 18, 1859
* Slaver - slave ship Orion
* African Slave Trade Patrol
The front page has an article headed: "The Alleged Slaver Orion" See images for text here.
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, a few printing flaws, generally nice.
Civil War is brewing... Days before Fort Sumter is bombarded...
Item #654929
April 9, 1861
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, April 9, 1861
* Start of the Civil War very close
* Fort Sumter about to be attacked
* History about to be made
This title has both religious/Christian-themed news along with general news of the day. On page 2 under "Important Government Movements" are various reports regarding the tensions in the Southern States just 3 days prior to the outb... See More
Supporting the cause of Prohibition...
Item #654911
May 29, 1884
THE LEVER, Chicago, Illinois, May 29, 1884 A prohibition newspaper which railed against the sale of alcohol. Their motto in the masthead: "No License for the Liquor Traffic in Any Form or for Any Price." Most of the content is themed on this principle.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Prints of two famous naval battles...
Item #654910
March 3, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 3, 1855 The ftpg. has a nice print: "A Sleighing Scene Near Boston" with related text. Prints inside includes scenes of Constantinople, "Homme Richard & Serapis" "Constitution & Guerriere", 2 prints from Gettysburg, and a map of "Sepastopol and Balaklava".
Sixteen pages, some very lite scattered foxing, ot... See More
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