From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #722358
July 30, 1889
DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) July 30, 1889 This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. It attracted larger-than-life Old West figures including Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok (who was killed the... See More
Plot to kill President-elect Abe Lincoln...
Item #722197
February 25, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 25, 1861
* Plot to assassination Abraham Lincoln
The front page contains various one column heads which include: "The Plot Against Mr. Lincoln's Life" "Developments of a Detective Officer" "The Feeling Among the Republicans" and more (see). A portion of the report includes: "...some persons express their decided belief that t... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's father...
Item #722162
January 26, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 26 1809
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad (David Poe, Jr.)
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "PURSE", a theatrical performance, with one of the actors being Edgar Allan Poe's father ("Mr. Poe) playing "Theodore" (see image)
News of t... See More
Spirit photography fraud trial.... ghosts...
Item #722161
April 22, 1869
THE WORLD, New York City, April 22, 1869
* Spirit photography - ghosts
* William H. Mumler fraud trial
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "GHOSTS IN THE TOMBS" Spiritualism on Trial in a Public Court" "Can Spooks Be Photographed ?" and more with loads of testimony. Lengthy report continues on page 2 for a total of almost 4 full columns o... See More
1898 Battle of Santiago de Cuba ends...
Item #722114
July 16, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 16, 1898
* Fall of Santiago de Cuba
* Spanish Navy surrenders
* Spanish-American War
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FINALLY SETTLED" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in pape... See More
Battle of Totopotomoy Creek, and much more...
Item #721847
May 31, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 31, 1864
* U.S. Grant vs. R.E. Lee
* Battle of Dallas, Georgia
* William T. Sherman
,
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Latest Advices From Grant", "Severe Battle With the Enemy on Saturday", "Still Later From Sherman"
... See More
From Nebraska...
Item #721845
March 20, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 20, 1883 We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title is the Nebraska Historical Society, an... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...
Item #721767
May 11, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, May 11, 1809
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "FALSE DELICACY", a theatrical performance, with a song sung by "Mrs. Poe". (see image) She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe. This ad is lightly inked.
News of the d... See More
Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #721746
June 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, June, 1879 A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot Box,... See More
Edgar Allan Poe Parents Theatre Ad In 1806...
Item #721581
October 23, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 23, 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's father & mother theater ads
* Eliza Arnold Hopkins Poe & David Poe Jr.
The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a notice for the performances of "RICHARD THE THIRD", with Mr. Poe as "Tressel" and "THE SHIPWRECK" with Mr. Poe as "Selwyn" and Mrs. Poe as "Angelica Goto... See More
The National League of baseball is created...
Item #721554
February 07, 1876
NEW-YORK TIMES, Feb. 7, 1876
* Creation of the National League
* Major League Baseball - MLB
On page 2 under "Base-Ball" is a report about a meeting held in New York resulting in the establishment of the National League. It begins: "A meeting of the managers of all the professional base-ball organizations in the country, excepting the Philadelphia Club
... See More
* Creation of the National League
* Major League Baseball - MLB
On page 2 under "Base-Ball" is a report about a meeting held in New York resulting in the establishment of the National League. It begins: "A meeting of the managers of all the professional base-ball organizations in the country, excepting the Philadelphia Club
1874 circus ad w/ Little Mollie Brown & Frank Berry...
Item #721546
July 07, 1874
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 7, 1874
* "Montgomery Queen's Circus" advertisment
* Child performer "Little Mollie Brown"
* ‘The only Female Somersault Rider in the World’
* Girl horseback circus performer (14 years old)
The front page has a 13 1/2 x 4 inch graphic advertisement for upcoming performances of "Montgomery Queen's... See More
1869 Gold Hill, Nevada mine fire disaster....
Item #721538
April 11, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 11, 1869
* Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada
* Comstock Lode - Virginia City
* Yellow Jacket Mine fire disaster
Page 7 has an article headed: "The Disaster In Nevada" and more. (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, nice condition.
background: In April of 1869, a devastating fire erupted in the Yellow Jacket Mine at Gold Hill, Nevada, part of the Comst... See More
From early 19th century Vermont... a seven-issue lot...
Item #721495
October 13, 1800
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNALs, Windsor, seven issue lot from 1800-1807
* Rare 18th century American publication
Included are a blend of damaged and 2nd-rate issues. The dates are: July 29, 1800; May 24, 1803; Oct. 18, 1803; May 5, 1806; Oct. 27, 1806; Aug. 3 & Oct. 5, 1807.
Four pages. Sold "as is" at a significant discount.... See More
Charles Dickens, Samuel Johnson, and prints of Albany and North Carolina...
Item #721482
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1857. Simply a great issue. Included are the following: ae early (pre-book) serialized portion of "Little Dorrit", by Charles Dickens, a lengthy tribute to the famed Samuel Johnson (taking more than 10 pages), and detailed, illustrated descriptions of both Albany, New York and multiple regions of North Carolina. See images for det... See More
"The Press in America" since 1644...
Item #721479
September 01, 1867
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, Sept., 1867 This issue has a 9 page article: "NEWSPAPER CURIOSITIES", which details "The American Press" beginning in 1644. Additionally, the issue has coverage and images of: "THE ROB ROY IN THE BALTIC", it being details of a canoe cruise through Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Sleswig, Holstein, The North Sea, an... See More
Lengthy report on the national currency... Seizure of Florida...
Item #721419
March 18, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 18, 1820 Taking over 3 pages is a continued report from the Secretary of the Treasury on the "National Currency". Also within is over a page on the: "Seizure of the Floridas" followed by: "The Slave Question". Nearly 4 pages of reports from "Congress" as well.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/4 inches, very ni... See More
Much on "Negro" troops... Great letter by a soldier of the Mass. 54th...
Item #721391
December 23, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE. Dec. 23, 1863
* Negro soldier Robert John Simmons letter
* 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
* Fort Wagner on Morris Island heroism
* American Civil War in South Carolina
Although the front page--and other pages--have fine reporting on the Civil War, the best content is found on pages 4 and 9. They contain: "A Rebel Letter" from Montgomer... See More
Evangelist Dwight L. Moody 1876 sermon...
Item #721360
February 22, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 22, 1876
* Evangelist Dwight L. Moody's sermon
* Preaches at P.T. Barnum's Hippodrome
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE HIPPODROME MEETINGS" with subhead: "Mr. Moody's Sermon Last Night...". Text takes up 2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, nice condition.
AI notes: In February 187... See More
Government document from 1830 Virginia
Item #721292
January 13, 1830
Here is a handwritten document dated Jan. 13, 1830 from the "Commonwealth of Virginia" to a sheriff in Prince William County. Generally in good condition however, some margins are a bit irregular but no loss of text. Various endorsements on the reverse side. Measures about 6 by 8 1/2 inches.
Magazine in the Welsh language...
Item #721277
SEREN GOMER, Argraffwyr, Wales, (1834)
* Scarce Wales - Welsh periodical
A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today. Here is a rare opportunity for an issue of this 32 page periodical, printed totally in Welsh. There is no ye
... See More
* Scarce Wales - Welsh periodical
A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today. Here is a rare opportunity for an issue of this 32 page periodical, printed totally in Welsh. There is no ye
Magazine in the Welsh language...
Item #721275
April 01, 1838
SEREN GOMER, Carmarthen, Wales, April, 1838 A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today.
Complete in 32 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Complete in 32 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Hawaii to be annexed to the United States ?...
Item #721250
June 09, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 9, 1898
* Annexation of Hawaii asked for by the president
The front page has content both on the Spanish-American War, and the work towards Hawaii being annexed to the United States.
A one column heading reads: "TO ANNEX HAWAII" with subheads. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. V... See More
Autopsy of Chang and Eng... siamese twins...
Item #721168
February 12, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 12, 1874
* Chang and Eng Bunker autopsy
* re. Siamese Twins death - embalming
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "CHANG AND ENG" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
At a reduced price... Lineage to California's first newspaper... From shortly after statehood...
Item #721154
February 13, 1852
DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, Feb. 13, 1852
* Very rare old West publication (early)
* Gold rush mining - miners - 49ers era
* Soon after statehood - joining the Union
* LARGE SIZED ISSUE - Measures 28 x 21 inches
The very first title in the Golden State was the "Californian" begun in 1846, followed the next year by the "California Star". These two titles... See More
On California's independence from Mexico...
Item #721096
April 08, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 8, 1837 Page 5 has a bit: "California" concerning it declaring itself independent from Mexico, noting: "...the first article of the plan of the revolution at Monterey is that they declare themselves independent of Mexico until the re-establishment of the constitution of 1824...And, in conjunction with the Texas affair, will make the... See More
From Salem, New Jersey....
Item #721027
August 12, 1857
NATIONAL STANDARD & SALEM COUNTY ADVERTISER, New Jersey, Aug. 12, 1857
* Rare pre Civil War publication
This large-sized issue measures 26 x 18 inches and has a nice, decorative masthead. Contains news of the with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with 4 pages, wear at the folds, generally very nice.
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #720878
July 29, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, July 29, 1888
* Very rare 19th century Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
The front page has: "MATAGORDA-BRAZOR... See More
An exponent of anarchism and communism... Not held by any institution...
Item #720655
June 20, 1897
THE FIREBRAND, Portland, Oregon, June 20, 1897 A fascinating newspaper with their motto just under the title: "For the Burning Away of the Cobwebs of Ignorance and Superstition." and the dateline notes: "An Exponent of Anarchist - Communism. Holding that Equality of Opportunity alone Constitutes Liberty; that in the Absence of Monopoly Price and Competition Cannot Exist, and t... See More
Emancipation Proclamation... Polish Jews in Cracow...
Item #720646
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, November, 1862 Near the back of the issue under "Monthly Record of Current Events" is a report on the Emancipation Proclamation. "On the 22d of September the President issued a very important proclamation. ... that he should at the next meeting of Congress again urge that pecuniary compensation be tendered to the loyal slave States ... See More
No holdings of this title in any American institution...
Item #720643
November 06, 1899
LA GRANDE DAILY CHRONICLE, Union County, Oregon, Nov. 6, 1899
* Very rare publication
Although the term "rare" can be tossed around by some rather casually, it truly applies to this newspaper.
There are no holdings of this newspaper in any American institution. One library has microfilm issues only.
Four pages. Never bound nor trimmed, a printing error to the right si... See More
Early from Florida...
Item #720641
November 04, 1848
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, Nov. 4, 1848
* Rare antebellum publication
Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.
Over half of the ftpg. has various political Acts and documents signed in type by the President: James K. Polk. Va... See More
1865 Capture of Fort Anderson... Civil War...
Item #720595
February 23, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 23, 1865
* Fort Anderson surrenders
* Wilmington, North Carolina
* Final months of the Civil War
The first column of the front page has one column headings that include: "WILMINGTON" "Evacuation Of Fort Anderson" "The Rebel Works Fiercely Bombarded by the Monitors" "The Enemy Scared by a Sham Monitor" and more.
E... See More
Need for the Erie Canal in 1814...
Item #720496
May 14, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 14, 1814
* Early Erie Canal planning
The first 3 pages have a detailed report: "Internal Navigation - The Advantages of the Proposed Canal from Lake Erie to Hudson's River..." which would be the famed Erie Canal. It is signed in type by: Robert Fulton.
Inside has almost 8 pages under the heading: "Events of the War&qu... See More
1899 death of Dwight L. Moody...
Item #720488
December 22, 1899
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Dec. 22, 1899
* Dwight L. Moody death
* American evangelist
* Moody Memorial Church
* Henry Ware Lawton funeral
The front page has a one column heading: "Dwight L. Moody Dead" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, irregular along the spine, a little other margin wear, generally good.
AI notes: Dwight Lyman Moody, the... See More
Country's leading women's suffrage publication...
Item #720453
April 26, 1890
THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., April 26, 1890
* Turn of the 20th century
* Women's suffrage
Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffra... See More
From the Arizona Territory: 37 years before statehood...
Item #720378
July 03, 1875
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, A.T. [Arizona Territory] July 3, 1875 Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles and ads. The back page has a full column: "Letter From Col. Hodge - Description of the Country About San Carlos and on the Way to Camp Apache".
Four pages, never bound nor... See More
The first run of the Pony Express (two articles)... correspondence between a runaway slave and his "master"...
Item #720362
April 16, 1860
THE EVENING POST, New York, April 16, 1860 The front page has two historic reports related to the completion of the first-run of the Pony Express, the most notable being: "GREAT REJOICING AT THE SUCCESS OF THE PONY EXPRESS", which includes in part: "St. Joseph, April 14.- A spirited demonstration was made here last night in honor of the prompt arrival of the first Pony Express... See More
Much on slavery - the day the Pony Express began...
Item #720299
April 03, 1860
THE EVENING POST, New York, April 3, 1860 Although this is the day the Pony Express began its inaugural run, there is no mention of this historic moment. However, the issue does contain much related to slavery. The front page has: "The Horrors of the Slave Trade in Richmond", which is quite graphic. Page 3 has: "Arrival of the Sloop-of-War Vincennes with the Officers of the Sl... See More
Danish-language newspaper from 1907 Utah...
Item #720274
May 02, 1885
BIKUBEN, Salt Lake City, Utah, May 2, 1907
* Danish language publication
* Church of Latter-Day Saints
* Mormons - Mormonism - LDS
Here is a quite unusual and scarce newspaper from Utah, printed entirely in the Danish language.
There was a large number of Scandinavian emigrants that settled Utah in the last half of the 19th century, and while most were Mormon, many were ... See More
Dramatic issue on the controversial 1876 Presidential election...
Item #720251
March 20, 1877
THE DAILY TELEGRAM, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1877
* 1876 contentious presidential election
* President Rutherford B. Hayes victory
The front page has a dramatic report on the contentious 1876 election involving Hayes vs. Tilden.
Hayes won; however, it was one of the most contentious presidential elections in American history. Its resolution involved negotiations between the Republ... See More
1860 Great Meteor shower... Fireball meteors...
Item #720229
July 23, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 23, 1860
* The Great Meteor Procession of 1860
* Earth-grazing Fireball meteors
* Astronomical phenomenon event
Pages 6 & 7 has an article headed: "The Meteor Of Friday Night" Text takes up almost 3 full columns.
Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, nice condition.
AI notes: The Great Meteor Procession of July 20, 1860, was a r... See More
German language religious newspaper from St. Louis...
Item #720004
March 01, 1867
DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, March 1, 1867 (in unusually good condition)
* Rare publication in the German language
* Nice decorative masthead for display
An unusual German-language newspaper. In the mid-19th century a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, Germans being the largest ethnic group at the time. Like many immigrants, the Germans wanted to preserve their lan... See More
From Paris, France, in 1836,,,
Item #719864
December 27, 1836
GALIGNANI'S MESSENGER, Paris, Dec. 27, 1836 An interesting newspaper from Paris, France but printed in English, and featuring a black-inked tax stamp on the front page. Various news of advertisements. The policy/purpose of this title was to promote good feeling between England and France, and was highly regarded. It was viewed to be progressive.
Four pages, nice condition.
Note: ... See More
Wealth of fine content on the California Gold Rush...
Item #719850
October 11, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 11, 1849 Page 3 has over a full column of reports from California, mostly focused on the Gold Rush. Subheads include: "Placer Intelligence" "A Trinity River Expedition" "Successful Gold Diggings" with details; "The Mines" "Improvements at San Francisco" and more.
A wealth of fine reading f... See More
The tribulations of those heading west during the Gold Rush era...
Item #719848
August 08, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 8, 1849
* Wagon trains heading West
* California gold rush era
Page 3 has a terrific report headed: "From the Western Plains" which provides a sense of the romance, at least in hindsight, of the wagon trains heading west.
But the truth was much more dangerous. A few bits include: "...advices from the Plains have been... See More
Commenting on the Maryland "Jew Bill"...
Item #719846
January 14, 1826
THE NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 14, 1826
* Maryland Jew Bill becomes law
Under the heading "Maryland" is a very nice, editorialized report acknowledging the very recent approval of the "Jew Bill" which allowed--for the first time--Jews to hold public office in the state of Maryland.
The report reads in part: "The affairs of our state begin to... See More
John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater...
Item #719842
November 14, 1863
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 1863
* Actor John Wilkes Booth
* Ford's Theatre performance
* Rare appearance w/ advertisement
* President Abraham Lincoln's assassin
A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.
The front page has an advertisement headed: "FORD'S NE... See More
Rare and early title from Honolulu...
Item #719823
August 31, 1844
THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Aug. 31, 1844
* Very rare 19th century Hawaiian publication
One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. Th... See More
Battle of Milk Creek & the Meeker Incident...
Item #719818
October 03, 1879
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Oct. 3, 1879
* Meeker Massacre - Colorado
* Battle of Milk Creek
* Major Thomas T. Thornburgh
* United States Army
* White River Utes - Indians
The top of page 5 has a very early report on the "Battle of Milk Creek" with one column headings: "RED DEVILS" "The Milk River Fight--All Told, 17 Men Killed and 40 Wounded"... See More
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