Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America...
Item #651434
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1790 * Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice, attached fold-out map: "A Map showing the communication of the Lakes and the Rivers between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America." The map shows the extreme western parts of Lake Superior and "Huds... See More
German language religious newspaper from St. Louis...
Item #651300
December 1, 1864
DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, Missouri, December 1, 1864 In the mid-nineteenth century a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, the Germans being the largest ethnic group at the time. Like many immigrants, the Germans wanted to preserve their native language and newspapers. In 1844 a Lutheran named Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther began publishing "Der Lutheraner... See More
The slave ship Amistad...
Item #651268
May 2, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 2, 1840 Inside has a report from London concerning the slaves on board the ship Amistad (subject of a Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name) noting: "...the Glasgow Emancipation society...on behalf of the negroes who took possession of the Amistad & were subsequently carried to New London...to interpose...in their behalf in order that ... See More
Inauguration Of Andrew Jackson...
Item #651263
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
Naval battles of the War of 1812...
Item #651261
January 6, 1816
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 6, 1816 Perhaps the best content in this issue is the very nice full page chart headed: "NAVAL BATTLES" which lists the various naval actions of the War of 1812, with columns headed "Action Between" "When" "Where fought" "Commander's Name" and several more (see). This chart includes a great wealth of c... See More
Niblo's Garden, Broadway... Castle Garden (Battery Park)...
Item #651260
March 6, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 1852
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
... See More
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
Panoramic views of Washington Street, Boston
Niblo's Garden... Interior views...
Item #651257
May 14, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 14, 1853
* Interior views of Niblo's Garden, Broadway, New York
* Multiple panoramic views of Washington Street, Boston
This issue contains: "Views of the Interior of the Opera House at Niblo's Garden, New York," and the double-page centerfold "Grand Panoramic view of the West Side of Washington St., Boston, Massachu... See More
Niblo's Garden... The "Black Crook"...
Baseball player (Dr. William H. Bell)... The Johnstown flood...
Item #651254
October 6, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 6, 1866
* "The Black Crook" at Niblo's Garden
* The 1st modern-day musical
* Baseball player portrait... The Johnstown Flood
Page 41 has a full page print of the "Great Scene Of The Second Performance Of The 'Black Crook,' Spectacle Now Performing At Niblo's Garden," This would eventually become genera... See More
Venezuelan Independence... Manifesto of Caracas...
Item #651250
October 19, 1811
(2 issue set) NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 19 & 26, 1811
* Venezuelan Independence
* Manifesto of Caracas - incredible details
This two issue set, under the heading "A Manifesto," has nearly 10 pages dedicated to the Manifesto of Caracas, and related details. The coverage begins: "By the confederation of Venezuela, in South America, of the reaso... See More
More on the Dartmoor prison massacre...
Item #651249
June 24, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 24, 1815 Inside has nearly 8 pages taken up with: "War Events: Or Things Incidental to the Late War" which begins with some talk on the: "Dartmoor Prison" massacre, which begins: "The newspapers teem with details of the shocking massacre of our people in this depot, by the infamous Shortland...".
Other subheads under ... See More
Johnny Appleseed... West Indies...
Item #651248
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, November, 1871 The issue is an article entitled "Johnny Appleseed - A Pioneer Hero" which features some small illustrations. Also within the issue is: "A New England Village"; "Rambles in the West Indies"; and more articles and stories.Complete in 150+ pages, disbound without wrappers, in good condition.
Caracas & Carthagena independence... rare mention of The Inquisition...
Item #651247
February 1, 1812
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1812
* Carthagena's independence
* Rare mention of The Inquisition
* Report from Caracas re: their independence
Page 7 has under the heading, "South America," makes mention of the manifesto of Carthagena, stating in part that in the previous November, they had declared themselves to be: "A FREE, SOVER... See More
True ghost story?......
Item #651099
June 27, 1876
THE JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, June 27, 1876
* Ghosts - spectre - apparition
* Trigg County, Kentucky
Page 4 has an article headed: "Kentucky Ghosts" "A Family in Trigg County Compelled to Move" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, light toning and minor creases at the folds, generally nice.... See More
Famous utterance of the 19th century... Daniel Webster in the Senate...
Item #651082
March 6, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 6, 1830
* Daniel Webster: "...liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable!"
Daniel Webster was a leading American statesman during the nation's Antebellum Period. Webster's desire to see the Union preserved and conflict averted led him to search out compromises designed to stave off the sectionalism that thr... See More
1st newspaper printed in the Bengalee language...
Much regarding The Shakers - their customs and beliefs...
Item #651072
September 21, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1822 Starting on page 37 and continuing to the top of page 39 is, "The Shakers," which is a lengthy article providing at least one early 19th century perception of the beliefs and customs of the Shakers. Of note is their belief that there is to be no resurrection of the body upon death. The specific group of Shakers being described (... See More
Construction of the B & O Railroad...
Charles Carroll performs the groundbreaking...
Item #651070
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
Much regarding slavery... mention of the Denmark Vesey
Item #651064
September 14, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 14, 1822 Starting of the front page and taking the entire 2nd page is, "THE GREAT CURSE OF OUR LAND," which has much regarding slavery in America, with mention of Denmark Vesey and the slave insurrection in Charleston, South Carolina.
Note: Denmark Vesey was a former slave who purchased his freedom and then planned what would have been ... See More
The Denmark Vesey slave revolt... The slave trade...
Item #651060
September 7, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1822 Pages 9-11 have much regarding Denmark Vesey and the "Servile Conspiracy in South Carolina," which has a report of the Denmark Vesey slave revolt.
Note: Denmark Vesey was a former slave who purchased his freedom and then planned what would have been one of the largest slave rebellions in the United States. Word of the plan... See More
Constitution for the new state of Alabama...
Item #651054
September 18, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, A consecutive pair of issues dated Sept. 18 and 25, 1819 Typically, prior to formally becoming a state of the union a territorial government needs to create and approve a Constitution that would not be in conflict with the federal Constitution. Printed in these two issues in its entirety is the "Constitution of the State of Alabama, Adopted Aug. 2,... See More
Death of King George III with coffin print...
Item #651047
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1820 This is a significant issue in British history, announcing the: "Death Of His Majesty King George III" as the very first article is headed, and which takes six pages of text each one with wide black mourning rules (see for portions).Near the back of the issue is another set of pages with wide black mourning rules headed: "... See More
Massacre of American Indian allies... Illinois becomes a state...
Item #651005
December 5, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1818 Inside has nearly two pages concerning the Indian troubles in Georgia and the thoughts of Andrew Jackson on the situation. See the hyperlink for further details of the controversy, which includes text taken from one of Jackson's letters printed in this newspaper.
In the second of two "Supplement" issues is a report with a sma... See More
The Guadalupe Canyon Massacre...
Item #651000
August 19, 1881
THE JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, August 19, 1881
* Guadalupe Canyon Massacre
* The Clantons - Wyatt Earp & more
The back page has a nice account of what is known as the Guadalupe Canyon Massacre, with headings on column five: "BORDER TROUBLES" "Lawlessness at Tombstone and Epitaph, Arizona" and more. (see) The report is taken from a Tombstone 'Epitaph' repor... See More
Louisville Mail Company Steamboat...
Pottsville, PA... Harper's Ferry, WV... William Penn...
Item #650891
October 14, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 14, 1854
The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
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The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
Pirates in the Caribbean... U.S. coins...
Item #650858
June 12, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 12, 1819 Much on "Banks and Banking" and over 4 pages on: "Regulation of Coins - Important Report". The back page has a small item: "Piracies, frequently accompanied by murder, are frequent in the West India seas--and patriots also deal in slaves. We are disgusted with the abuses of the South American flags."
Sixteen ... See More
Alabama gains its statehood... Adams-Onis Treaty: Florida ceded to the United States...
Item #650857
December 18, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 18, 1819 Somewhat inconspicuously noted within a report from Congress, with a dateline of December 14, is: "It being announced that the president had signed the resolution for the admission of Alabama into the union, Mr. Walker took his seat as a senator from that state." Thus, with relatively little congressional ceremony, Alabama b... See More
On the "mitigation of slavery"...
Item #650856
June 19, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 19, 1819 Page 2 begins a 3 1/2 page article titled: "Mitigation of Slavery--No. 4" which notes near the beginning: "Having...satisfactorily accounted for the general inferiority of the black compared with white people, & shewn it to be morally impossible that they should possess any considerable degree of dignity of charact... See More
The Supreme Court decides the Amistad case...
Item #650843
January 25, 1840
THE NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, January 25, 1840 This is a very historic issue as the back page contains the report from Judge Judson (U.S. Federal District Judge) concerning the Amistad case, setting the slaves free. The report has a small head reading: "The Amistad Case" and begins: "Judge Judson has, at length, decided on the case of the blacks of the Ami... See More
The amazing Benjamin Banneker... Capt. Sutter, before the gold...
Item #650842
June 14, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 14, 1845 Inside has most of a column taken up with: "Benjamin Banneker" beginning: "The last number of the Maryland Colonization Journal contains a memoir of Benjamin Banneker, a free colored man of Anne Arundel county, who was distinguished for his mathematical attainments & the worth and excellence of his character..." w... See More
Kind comments for the Mormons...
Item #650841
July 23, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1842 Page 3 has an article headed: "Illinois" with subhead: "The Mormons" which has near the beginning: "...In regard to moral principles, there is no city either in this state or in the United States that can compare with the city of Nauvoo. You may live in our city a month and not hear an oath sworn, or see one pers... See More
W. H. Harrison elected President... Mormons charged with treason...
Item #650839
February 20, 1841
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, February 20, 1841 An inside page has business of the Senate which includes: "...Mr. Linn presented the legal testimony taken before the...judge of the fifth judicial circuit of Missouri in the cases of Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and...other individuals of the sect called Mormons, or Latter-day Saints, on charges preferred against t... See More
Overtaking the Indians in Florida... Second Seminole War...
Item #650838
January 12, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 12, 1839 Included are 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Occupation Of Florida" which is introduced with: "A bill to provide for the armed occupation and settlement of that part of Florida which is now overrun and infested by marauding bands of hostile Indians." with all six Sections. Much more reporting from the federal government... See More
Death Of John Jay... Pirates hanged, and slave ships captured...
Item #650837
May 30, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 30, 1829 Pages 1 and 2 have an article concerning the death of John Jay with a biography of his life & accomplishments.
John Jay was an American diplomat, patriot, one of the founding fathers of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, second governor of New York, and the first Chief Justice of the United States.
Also an artic... See More
Lafayette & Jefferson have an emotional reunion... The Presidential election...
Item #650824
November 20, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 20, 1824 Inside has over 3 pages taken up with various reports concerning the "Presidential Election", with local & stare returns as received up to the publication date. It would ultimately be won by John Quincy Adams. A brief item: "The Pirates" reports of a ship captured off the coast of Cuba by pirates who murdered al... See More
Stephen Long Minnesota Expedition... Great Synagogue in London...
Item #650823
November 1, 1823
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 1, 1823 A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is a report on the expedition by Stephen Long into Minnesota. "Consecration of a Synagogue" was of the Great Synagogue, Jews' Place in London. "Cuba and Pirates" and other articles are within.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/... See More
Executed as pirates... Slavery in Missouri?
Item #650820
May 27, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 27, 1820 The back page has a note concerning "Missouri" that: "...the great question, whether the further introduction of slaves shall be prohibited or not, by the constitution now about to be formed, most seriously occupies the public attention. The result appears to be doubtful." and a report headed: 'Pirates"... See More
Death of General George Rogers Clark...
Item #650819
March 14, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 14, 1818 The back page has a short but historic item: "A great man has fallen--Gen. George Rogers Clark died at Locusts Grove, in Kentucky...in the 66th year of his age. He was considered as the father of the western country..." (see photo).
Much other news of the day including a great deal on politics. Complete in 16 pages, measures 6 ... See More
Battle of the Beaver Dams...
Item #650817
April 20, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 20, 1816 This issue contains "Battle of the Beaver Dams" report which is almost two pages in length and also contains a full page map diagram. The article begins with a report from Colonel Boerstler to the people of the United States and includes a Report and Opinion from the court. This is referencing "... On my return I deep... See More
The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 is enacted...
Slavery abolished in the British Empire... a West Indies report...
Item #650813
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1834
* Slavery is abolished in the British Empire
* A report from the West Indies
Although inconspicuous, page 421 has a noteworthy report from the West Indies regarding the emancipation of the slaves in that region as a result of the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. Also present are articles regarding the
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* Slavery is abolished in the British Empire
* A report from the West Indies
Although inconspicuous, page 421 has a noteworthy report from the West Indies regarding the emancipation of the slaves in that region as a result of the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. Also present are articles regarding the
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
Item #650812
July 30, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 30, 1881 The front cover features "Ellithorp's Boot and Shoe Lasting Machine" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Adjustable Gun Stock"; "The Induction Balance used as a Bullet Finder"; "Maiche's Battery"; "Telescopic Views of the Great Comet of 1881"; "Trevor * Co's Slottin... See More
Palace Hotel in Denver...
Item #650811
May 21, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 21, 1892 The front cover has "Iron and Steel in Large Buildings -- The Palace Hotel, Denver, Col." with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Fast Ships in Prospect" with illustrations of "The City of Paris" and "The City of New York"; "Morris' Railway Signal"; "Improved Locomotive Steam Cr... See More
Prints of the Navy in the North Carolina Sounds...
Item #650810
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, (New York), April, 1866 Among the interesting articles within are: "Freedman's Bureau" "The Last Year's of Sam Houston" "Birds at Home" with many illustrations including singing honey-eater, white honey-eater, yellow-throat-ed, and more; "The Ruined House", with an illustration, "Heroic Deeds of Her... See More
The historic Slavery Abolition Act of 1833...
Obituary of the famed abolitionist William Wilberforce...
Item #650752
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1833 Near the back is the: "Obituary - William Wilberforce" which takes over 3 pages. Wilberforce was a member of Parliament who lead the charge to abolish slavery. The historic Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 would receive the Royal Assent on Aug. 26, less than a month after his death. This incredible historical event is m
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First Modern Musical... Broadway's prominance set in stone...
Item #650733
September 18, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 18, 1866
* "The Black Crook" 1st week advertisement
* Very first musical theatre performance of the first ever modern day musical!
* Niblo's Garden - Broadway - New York City
Although an inconspicuous listing on page 7, the advertisement for the Broadway production of "The Black Crook" is quite significant.
As Wikipedia notes: &quo... See More
Signficcant ad & review of the first modern musical...
Item #650731
September 17, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 17, 1866 Although an inconspicuous listing on page 7, the advertisement for the Broadway production of the "Black Crook" is quite significant. And even more significant is the page 4 review of the production, as the "Black Crook" is honored in theater history as the first modern musical.
As Wikipedia notes: "Its significance is being consi... See More
From New Orleans before the Civil War...
Item #650700
August 29, 1841
THE WEEKLY CRESCENT CITY, New Orleans, Aug. 29, 1841 One of our earliest offerings from New Orleans. Among various articles are: "Louisiana" "The Gaines' Case" "The Long Tongue" "The St. Louis Murder" and so much more.
Four pages, bit irregular at the spine & a bit close-trimmed at the bottom of pgs. 2, 3 & backpage. Lite dampstaining.... See More
Land for sale in Florida...
Item #650697
January 31, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, January 31, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such. Page 2 has an ad for the "Kissimmee Land Agency, Controlling 3,000,000 Acres..."
Handsome masthead, 20 pages, 10 1/4 by ... See More
Lorillards Tobacco Warehouse... Oyster stalls...
Item #650692
May 18, 1867
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 18, 1867 A quarter page illustration entitled "In The Stocks" is of an imprisonment method used in Havana, Cuba. An inside full page has 12 scenes of workers at "Lorillards Tobacco Warehouse and Factories, New York City". Another full page has two prints: "Oyster Stalls and Lunch Rooms At Fulton Market, New York" and "... See More
Clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas... Philadelphia... Boston...
Item #650691
September 3, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 3, 1853 The front page features a half-page illustration "September". Within the issue is: "Jullien, the Artist" with an accompanying small illustration of him; "The Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas"; "Market Street Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia"; Genin's Contribution to the Palace"; ... See More
Building the Mormon Temple...
Item #650690
June 8, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 8, 1867 An inside page of this scientific periodical has a very nice engraving captioned: "The Great Mormon Tabernacle at Salt Lake" with a related article as well. Additional articles are: "Densmore's Upright Boiler"; "Brown's Fruit Gatherer"; "Taylor and Laffeerty's Broom Head"; "White's W... See More
Louis Pasteur...
Item #650689
July 5, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 5, 1890 This paper has a dignified front page print and article: "Louis Pasteur in His Cabinet at the Pasteur Institute, Paris." The article details his discovery of the cure for rabies. Other illustrated articles within the issue include: "An Improved Wagon Brake" "Swift's Double Action & Hammerless Revolvers" &... See More
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