Masons... The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts...
Historic Green Dragon Tavern (Boston)...
Item #659936
December 2, 1820
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 2, 1820
* The Historic Green Dragon Tavern (Boston).
* The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts
The first column of the front page has 2 wonderful advertisements: one for a meeting which was to be held at the (now) historic Green Dragon Tavern, and the other for a meeting to be held by The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts (Masons).
A... See More
The invasion at Harper's Ferry...
Item #659835
November 20, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 20, 1859
* John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry WV
The first column heads include: "Excitement & Alarm In Virginia" "Affairs at Charlestown" "Bread of Another Abolitionist Incursion" "Project of Seizing & Holding Hostage for Old Brown" "Virginia Arming For Civil War" and more.
Eight pages, a little ... See More
Robert E. Lee, while a cadet at West Point...
Item #659801
August 29, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 29, 1829 Inside has over a full page taken up with: "Army of the United States - Promotions & Appointments", with one of the entries reading: "Cadet Robert E. Lee, to be brevet 2nd lieutenant 1st July, 1829". A very early report of the future & famous Confederate general. Also within: "The Creek Indians" which ... See More
re. African slave trade...
Item #659797
May 6, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 6, 1860
* African slave trade - Kongo
* re. Slaver Storm King escape
* Indictment of officers
The back page has a report headed: "The Slave Trade In New York" "The Escape of the Alleged Slaver Storm King...." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a few printing flaw near beginning the mentioned report (see), otherwise nice.... See More
An anti-sea-sick ship... an elevated railway...
Item #659789
January 11, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 11, 1873 The issue features the latest inventions and innovations of the day including: "STEAM PRESS", "SALOON OF BESSEMER'S ANTI-SEA-SICK SHIP", "ELEVATED RAILWAY", "WATER WHEEL", and more, all of which include supporting text. A number of interesting advertisements are present as well, along with a sum... See More
1849 Pistol ad by Samuel Colt...
Item #659766
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
1898 Oakman, Alabama...
Item #659764
June 24, 1898
THE OAKMAN NEWS, Alabama, June 24, 1898
* Uncommon title
This 4 page issue has news of the day, literary content and advertisements.
Complete, light toning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
Salisbury Connecticut... Hunterstown, Canada...
Item #659742
June 10, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 10, 1854 This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in these issues give the public a sense of what was going on around America at the time. This particular issue has the following woodcuts : Monument to the late Richard Johnson, at Frankfort, Kentu... See More
"Douglass & Van Scoy"... Daguerreotypes advertisement...
Item #659740
May 2, 1855
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (Long Island), New York, May 2, 1855 Page 3 has a rare ad for "Photographs & Daguerreotypes... [by] Douglass & Van Scoy", noteworthy early American pioneers in photography. Other news of the day, including a thought provoking short story which tells of a young girl who leaves home to find a job in order to help support her widowed mother, is f
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Jamaica Long Island...
Item #659739
October 7, 1856
LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, N.Y., October 7, 1856
*Buchanan-Breckinridge endorsement
A nice front page endorsement for the Buchanan-Breckinridge ticket which appears near the top of the first column. Includes candidates for state offices too. Uncommon to have a presidential endorsement on the front page. Long Island Railroad Autumn/Winter Schedule is surrounded by interesting classified... See More
Tallulah Falls, Georgia...
Item #659738
April 1, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 1, 1854 This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in these issues give the public a sense of what was going on around America at the time. This particular issue has the following woodcuts: March - Sultan Of Turkey - Emperor Nicholas - Elevat... See More
James Monroe's Presidential Tour...
Item #659737
April 24, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, April 24, 1819 On the ftpg. under "President's Tour" are details about his visit to N. Carolina stating his boat anchored at Nags Head, and later visited Roanoke Island"...and viewed the remains of a fort...erected by the first colony of Sir Walter Raleigh." Also mentions his support of a project to open a direct outlet to the ocean from Albemarle Sound,... See More
Portraits of various dog breeds...
Harlam River... Fishing... Lake George, New York...
Item #659736
September 23, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston MA, September 23, 1854. This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in these issues give the public a sense of what was going on around America at the time. This particular issue has the following woodcuts: Cottage near Hague, on Lake George, New York, ftpg. - P... See More
1852 view of Newport, Rhode Island...
Item #659734
July 24, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 24, 1852 Nice ftpg. portrait of Henry Clay seated at a chair with a dog resting on the floor, plus text. Two page article inside has nearly a halfpg. view of Newport, Rhode Island plus a "View Of the First Beach" and four smaller illus. of notable landmarks. Bkpg. has two illus. of the Clay Medal, and a halfpg: "View Of The Blind Asylum, So... See More
Lewis Cass for President... Great circus ad...
The first election held on same day in all states...
Item #659733
September 28, 1848
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, September 28, 1848
* First "same day" election
* Illustrated circus ad
The United States Presidential election of 1848 was the first election in which all states held their election on the same day. This also marked the 1st Tuesday of November as the fixed date for the national election.
This issue in particular has, at the top ... See More
1849 New Orleans Circus... Slave ads...
Item #659732
September 12, 1849
CHARLESTON COURIER, Charleston, South Carolina, September 12, 1849
Pg. 3 has an ad for the "New Orleans Circus" which includes details and a woodcut of an equestrian performance. Lists North, Stickney & Jones as the proprietors. Other ads present are for Negroes (slaves), shipping, railroads, and alcohol - some of which are illustrated. See images for details.
Archival mend to a ... See More
Early views of Chicago, Charleston & other towns...
Item #659730
March 24, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 24, 1855 Inside are various small prints showing scenes at Shelburne Falls, North Adams, the Deerfield River, Saddle Mountain, Hadley, Mount Holyoke, & Mount Tom. There is a nearly half page bird's-eye view of the: "City of Charleston, South Carolina" and a bit smaller print of the: "City of Chicago, Illinois, with articles on both... See More
The 'Know-Nothing' candidates endorsed...
Item #659729
March 20, 1856
THE EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, March 20, 1856 An endorsement at the top of the first column on pg. 2 supports the "Know Nothing" candidates with: "For President, Millard Fillmore, Of New York. For Vice President, Andrew J. Donelson, Of Tennessee." Title appears just above the endorsement. Perhaps one of the few newspapers to support this famous third party.
Also ... See More
Item #659728
November 25, 1871
LESLIE ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 25, 1871 Nov. 25, 1871 Halfpg. shows: "The Wandering Minstrels" in N.Y. City. Fullpg. political cartoon: "Reform Triumphant" shows "N.Y. City" conquering the Tammany tiger. View of a soup house in Chicago.
Very first meeting of the A.S.P.C.A...
Item #659708
May 22, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1866
* Very first meeting of the ASPCA (founding)
* Humane Law Enforcement Division
The back page has an article taking 8 column inches headed: "American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals" which begins: "The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, held their first regular meeting since incorporation, last ev... See More
Along The Florida Reef... 1871...
Item #659690
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1871. Featured in this issue are interesting prints of scenes "Along the Florida Reef", with lengthy supporting text. Other articles with related prints include: "The American Baron","The Pitcairn Islanders", "Frederick The Great", and more. See images for details.Complete in 150+ pages, disbound w/... See More
Scenes from North Carolina... 1857...
Item #659689
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1857. Featured in this issue are interesting prints of scenes in the State of North Carolina, which includes lengthy text. See images for details. Other articles with supporting text are found throughout.Complete in 150+ pages, disbound without wrappers. A Reader's Digest-sized issue, minor spotting on the front page, but in overall n... See More
Civil War Recollections... Mining in Nevada...
Item #659688
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1866. Featured in this issue is an article "Personal Recollections of the War", by a Virginian. Other articles are: "The Reese River Country (Mining in Nevada)"; "Are There Other Inhabited Worlds?"; "Henry Barth, the African Traveler"; and other additional stories with related illustrations. See photos for d... See More
Ancient Pueblos Of New Mexico & Arizona...
Item #659686
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, August, 1875. Featured in this issue are interesting prints of the life of the ancient Pueblo Indians of New Mexico & Arizona, with lengthy supporting text. See images for details. Other articles with related prints are found throughout.Complete in 150+ pages, disbound w/out wrappers. A Reader's Digest-sized issue in nice condition.... See More
Musicians Of New York... 1881...
Item #659683
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, May, 1881. Featured in this issue are interesting prints showing a number of the era's musicians from the New York region, which includes lengthy supporting text. See images for details. Other articles with related prints are found throughout.Complete in 150+ pages, disbound w/out wrappers. A Reader's Digest-sized issue in nice condition.... See More
Short-lived title from a Texas town with a rich history...
Item #659672
February 3, 1892
VELASCO DAILY TIMES, Texas, Feb. 3, 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 histor... See More
Very beginning of the Panic of 1873...
Item #659647
September 19, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 19, 1873
* Wall Street - stock market failure
* Panic of 1873 beginning
* Jay Cooke & Company
* Best title to be had ?
Eight of the 12 columns on pages 4 & 5 are taken up with the early reports on what became known as the "Panic of 1873" precipitated by the bankruptcy of the banking firm of Jay Cooke and Company.
Nice one column he... See More
A periodical for spiritualists...
Item #659642
January 15, 1886
THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK, London, Jan. 15, 1886
* Ghosts - mediums - spectre - apparition - spooks
A fascinating & unusual newspaper subtitled: "A Weekly Journal Devoted to the History, Phenomena, Philosophy & Teachings of Spiritualism" as noted in the masthead. The great illustration in the masthead themes on this topic--very displayable as such. Among the articles ar... See More
Santa Claus... Mistletoe... Cupid...
Item #659631
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1872 The very first article is a poem: "The Legend of the Mistletoe" which features a nice engraving of Santa Claus with Cupid on his shoulder (see photos for details). The poem continues to take the next 3 pages with one additional illustration. The front page has uncommon print of Santa Claus (in the Thomas Nast style).Also ... See More
Fish-Culture in America...
Item #659630
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, November, 1868. The front page has the beginning of a multi-page article: "FISH-CULTURE IN AMERICA", which has considerable text and related illustrations in regards to the controlled raising and breeding of fish. A background history of Pisciculture is included.Additional articles with associated prints include: "THE HANDEL FESTI... See More
The Green Mountains... Vermont...
Indians in Carlisle, PA and Hapton, VA...
Item #659629
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1881. This famous monthly periodical has on the front page the beginning of a multi-page article headed: "THE GREEN MOUNTAINS IN SUGAR-TIME", which contains several small illustrations. Featured in this issue are interesting prints associated with Indian education in Hampton, Virginia & Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with related pri... See More
Battle of Lookout Mountain... In and around Chattanooga, Tennessee...
Item #659628
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1868. Featured in this issue are interesting prints of various areas of Lookout Mountain (in and around Chattanooga, Tennessee), which was the location of an important Civil War battle.Another multi-page article relates to shooting stars, detonating meteors, and aereolites (meteor showers). Additional articles with many associated prints a... See More
Children's Songs... 1875...
Item #659627
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1875. Featured in this issue are interesting prints associated with Children's fairy tales and songs, which include lengthy, related text. Additional interesting stories and news events with numerous prints are found throughout - too many to photograph.Reader's digest sized issue in nice condition. Approximately 150 pages.
Grinnell Arctic Exploration... Cotton cultivation...
Item #659626
HARPER'S MONTHLY, N.Y., March, 1854 Beginning on the ftpg. is a 14 pg. article about the "Grinnell Expedition", which has 29 small illustrations of various scenes of the region: the "Interior of a native hut", the "Inspectors' house at Lievely", "Devil's Thumb", "Melville Bay", and more. Another article, "Cotton and Its Cultivation... See More
Duck hunting... Solar eclipses...
Bermuda... Port Nasau... Harbor Island...
Item #659625
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, November, 1874 This famous monthly periodical has on the front page the beginning of a 12 page article headed: "The Bahamas", which contains 14 small illustrations including one on the ftpg. showing a nice view of Hopetown's Harbor, Abaco, From The Light House, plus illustrations of the Government House, a Sponge Yard, En
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Andes Mountain of Peru... Many prints from 1868...
Item #659604
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, August, 1868. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events which include numerous related prints - too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are prints of the Andes Mountains in Peru & Bolivia, with lengthy supporting text. Disbound w/out wrappers. Many additional prints are also present! See images for details.R... See More
Life in Cuba - many prints... 1871...
Item #659603
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, August, 1871. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events which include numerous related prints - too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are prints of scenes in and about Cuba, with lengthy supporting text. Disbound w/out wrappers. Many additional prints are also present! See images for details.Reader's Diges... See More
The Clay & Frelinghuysen ticket... Millard Fillmore for governor...
Item #659588
October 19, 1844
THE NEW-YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, October 19, 1844 Page 5 has a nice ad/endorsement for the "Whig Nominations" re. the Clay & Frelinghuysen ticket. Includes a woodcut of the flag. It also endorses "MILLARD FILLMORE" for governor. The image shown is a stock photo showing the ad.
Eight pages with diagonal fold in top right corner of front page, otherwise nice conditio... See More
Published by Horace Greeley...
Item #659584
September 10, 1836
THE NEW-YORKER, September 10, 1836 Has various bits of news, some literary content, original compositions and ads. Ornate lettering in the masthead. A very early publication done by the famed Horace Greeley.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 9 1/2 by 12 1/4 inches, in good condition save for some light browning/foxing, and 1 archival mend to an inside page.
Enormous creature... Full front page eyewitness retelling of Baltimore Mob Riot of 1812...
Item #659583
NEW YORK HERALD, August 15, 1812 A back page notice for the: "Mommoth Turtle In Scudder's American Museum" takes nearly half a column and offers many details about this enormous creature. Includes a rather large woodcut of the turtle's head as well.The front page coverage of the Baltimore mob action on July 27, 1812, against Federalist newspaper editors continues to the f... See More
Rothschild seed money for 1st Jewish Hospital in Jerusalem... Daguerreotype...
Item #659580
June 24, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 24, 1843 The back page has two interesting articles, one with historic relevance. Under the heading, "JEWISH HOSPITAL," is an article mentioning seed money being provided by Baron Rothschild for the establishment of a Jewish hospital in Jerusalem, under the condition that a school for both sexes be annexed to it. Approximately... See More
Indian Council... Dexter-Gray governor ticket... James Madison signatures...
Item #659579
March 17, 1814
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 17, 1814 Front page contains two political Acts, each signed in type by Vice President: JAMES MADISON. The second page contains "...the substance of the propositions made by Mr. J. Johnston, Agent for the United States, to the Chiefs of the Shawanese, Wyandots, Senecas, Miamies, Pottawatimies, Ottaways, and Kickapoos..."
A center co... See More
The minting of Gold Half Eagles...
Item #659578
November 25, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 25, 1820 Featured in this issue is a nice report on the United States Mint going to mint half eagle coins out of gold. See images for details.
Additional articles provide news from various regions throughout America, and include political reporting.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 9 3/4 by 6 1/4 inches, a bit of foxing, but in overal... See More
General Lafayette Departs from the U.S...
Item #659574
September 17, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, September 17, 1825 Featured in this issue is a nice report report on the departure of General Lafayette after his long visit in America. See images for details.
Additional articles provide news from various regions throughout America, and include political reporting.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 9 3/4 by 6 1/4 inches, a bit of foxing, but ... See More
1818 Treaty with the Creek Indians...
Item #659572
March 7, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 7, 1818. Featured in this issue is a nice report which includes the text on a treaty with the Creek Indians. See images for details.
Additional articles provide news from various regions throughout America, and include political reporting.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 9 3/4 by 6 1/4 inches, a bit of foxing, but in overall good condition.... See More
Letter from James Monroe... Goodwin and Dodd... Watchmaking...
Item #659571
February 1, 1816
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, February 1, 1816 Front page begins a letter from then Secretary of State James Monroe, continued on page two and signed in block type: JAMES MADISON. Backpage business ad for "Goodwin and Dodd" offers "A large assortment of English and French Watches" plus tools for clock and watchmaking and includes small woodcuts of pocket-watches &am... See More
Indian treaty with the Mennatarees... Thomas Jefferson's financial troubles...
Item #659569
February 18, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1826
* Indian treaty with the Mennataree Indians
* Thomas Jefferson in financial crisis?
The front page has an article which begins: "A treaty with the Belantse-etea, or Mennatarees, was concluded between gen. Atkinson and maj. O'Falon & many chiefs of this tribe at the Lower Mandan village...It provides for a friendly interco... See More
Indian Treaties Kanzas & Osages Tribes...
Item #659568
February 11, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 11, 1826 A feature of this issue is a report on two "Indian Treaties", with the Kanzas & Osages tribes. The ftpg. has a report concerning the Creek Indians.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, some light staining on the front page, but otherwise in great condition.
This newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political n... See More
Nice masthead...
Item #659566
May 1, 1883
MORNING LIGHT, (New York), May, 1883 Some of the content has a religious theme, but there are also nice topical articles, poetry, and related illustrations. Nice masthead with a full ftpg. illustration.
Complete in 8 pages, measures 9 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches, in overall good condition.
Albert Durer... Rockville, Indiana 1876 newspaper...
Item #659562
June 7, 1876
INDIANA PATRIOT, Rockville, June 7, 1876 Entertaining reading material on front page titled, "The Legend of Albert Durer" highlights the supposed beginnings of the famous painter.
With miscellaneous news of the day and interesting advertisements this gives a great idea of life in 1876. Great reading.
This 8 page newspaper is in very good condition due to the use of cotton a... See More
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