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Death Of William Seward In 1872....
Item #700126
October 11, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 11, 1872
* William H. Seward death (1st report)
* U.S. Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SEWARD" with subheads. (see images) A lengthy biography on him that takes up over 4 columns.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
Rare Lincoln's assassination report, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #696929
April 15, 1865
EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred
Terrific to have this first report of Lincoln's assassination in a newspaper from the city where it happened. This is the first of this issue we have offered.
The top of the front page has a column with heads: "ASS... See More
Confederate New Orleans... Non-recognition of the Confederate states...
Item #694098
April 09, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, April 9, 1861
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
* Civil War about to begin
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, i... See More
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial... African-Americans in politics...
Item #692692
March 21, 1868
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, March 21, 1868 The top of the front page has a column headed: "Things In Washington" "The President's Line of Defence in Impeachment--Petitions for the Removal of Mr. M'Culloch..." with more. Then a string of subheads including: "Impeachment Rumors--Reported Resignation of Secretary Seward--What the Radicals Will Pro... See More
First report: Lincoln's assassination...
Item #690672
April 20, 1865
THE JOURNAL & COURIER, Little Falls, New York, April 20, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Being a weekly newspaper this issue has the first report of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. All columns on all pages have wide, black mourning rules.
The front page has: "The Great Calamity" which is an essay on Lincol... See More
President announces the purchase of Alaska from Russia had been formalized...
Item #690139
June 21, 1867
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 21, 1867
* Alaska purchase - Seward's Folly
* William H. Seward - Russia
Near the bottom of page 2 is a brief yet very notable report on "Seward's Folly" headed: "The Russian Bargain Completed" which includes in part: "The president issued a proclamation on Thursday announcing the ratification treaty wi... See More
Booth is spotted on a train in Pennsylvania...
Item #689847
April 20, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 20, 1865
* The hunt for John Wilkes Booth
* Spotted in Reading, Pennsylvania ?
Page 3 has a very interesting report from Reading, Pa. headed: "An Improbable Story About Booth" which mentions in part: "Booth, the murderer, it is supposed, was on a passenger train that left here at six o'clock for Pottsville; a gentleman not... See More
Peace talks... Lee is after Sherman...
Item #689837
February 04, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 4, 1865
* Hampton Roads Conference
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Question Of Peace" "Secretary Seward & the Commissioners" "They Meet at Anchor in Hampton Roads" "Speculations As To the Result" "Mr. Lincoln at Fortress Monroe" "Lee Reported Sending Troops South"... See More
Abraham Lincoln's 1st speech upon being re-elected...
Item #689182
November 11, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln address
* "In Response to a Serenade"
* Jefferson Davis & arming of slaves ?
Page five has column heads: "UNION REJOICES" "Serenading the President and Cabinet - Speeches of Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Seward, and Others."
The article includes one of the most humble calls for unity given by Lincoln: "The P... See More
Very rare print of Kit Carson...
Item #689148
April 20, 1867
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, April 20, 1867
* Kit Carson - frontiersman
In over 46 years of selling rare newspapers I recall only seeing one image of Kit Carson in a newspaper, and this is it.
See the photos for the nice front page image captioned: "Kit Carson, the Celebrated Explored & Indian Agent...". Page 3 has an article on him headed: "... See More
An uncommon 1866 newspaper with a focus on phrenology...
Item #688360
March 01, 1866
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER & ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Jan., Feb. & March, 1866
* Uncommon mid-19th century title
* Astrology - Horoscope
A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology. The "science" of phrenology believed that a person's intellig... See More
Follow-up to Gettysburg, & so much more...
Item #688118
July 14, 1863
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 14, 1863
* Post Battle of Gettysburg
* From capital of Confederacy
The front page has some great content including: "From General Lee's Army" "From Charleston" which includes a dispatch signed in type: G. T. Beauregard; "The Enemy on James River" "The Attack On Charleston".
Relating to the Battle of Gettys... See More
America now owns Alaska...
Item #684865
June 23, 1867
THE TIMES, San Francisco, California, June 23, 1867 The top of the front page has column heads including; "Formal Ratification of the Russian Treaty" which refers to the purchase of Alaska from Russia, or known as "Seward's Folly".
The report is very brief, just noting: "The final exchange of the ratification of the Russo-American treaty took place to-day...and ... See More
A newspaper predicting the future...
Item #684750
April 01, 1866
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, April, May, June, 1866
* Uncommon publication
* Astrology - Horoscope
A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
Among the articles: "Professor Owen on Astrology, Astronomy, and Medicine" "The Nativi... See More
Denouncing Lincoln and his policies...
Item #683717
December 23, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 23, 1863 The front page has a full column report--and carrying over to page 2--with heads: "SPEECH OF WENDELL PHILLIPS" "Mr. Lincoln's Proclamation of Freedom" "Ferocious Abolition Tirade Against Abolition Party Leaders" "Seward, Chase and Lincoln Denounced" "Horace Greeley Avows His Preference for Chase".
An in... See More
Editorial commentary on Seward's "irrepressible conflict" speech...
Item #683708
October 28, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 28, 1858
* William H. Seward on slavery
* re. Irrepressible Conflict speech
Page 4 contains a lengthy editorial on Seward's "irrepressible conflict" speech given just 3 days prior at Rochester. In his speech Seward took the opportunity to characterize the United States as divided between two opposing political systems, one based on slavery and the ... See More
The famous "irrepressible conflict" speech...
Item #683605
November 13, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 1858
* William H. Seward on slavery
* Irrepressible Conflict speech
Nearly three columns on page 2 are taken up with the: "Speech Of Mr. Seward, of New York, delivered at a political meeting held in Rochester on the 25th of October, 1858".
This speech, although harmful to his political career, put the slavery issue on... See More
The slave ship...
Item #683378
June 02, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1860
* Likely the most sought after slave ship print
* Much text re: slave ships - black americana interest
The prime print in this issue is the three-quarter page illustration captioned: "The Slave Deck on the Bark 'Wildfire' Brought Into Key West on April 30, 1860." This print shows a huge number of slaves crammed on the deck.... See More
Much on the trial of Lincoln's assassination, and the end of the Civil War...
Item #683269
May 23, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 23, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the assassins - traitors
The front page has column heads on the trial of those accused of assassinating President Lincoln: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Monday" "Evidence of an Important Witness Suppressed" "Capture of Booth and Harrold" "Testimony of Captain Doug... See More
Peace talks are a failure... Sherman advances thru Georgia...
Item #682963
February 06, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 6, 1865
* Hampton Roads Peace Conference fails
* On board the River Queen steamboat
* General William T. Sherman in Georgia
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "PACIFICATION" "Return of the President & Secretary Seward to Washington&qu... See More
Lincoln is assassinated... One of the most desired titles... An early edition...
Item #682863
April 15, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Not only this event, but this title remains one of the most desired by collectors; a very significant event in American history reported by one of the most respected newspapers in the country.
The first column heads tell it all: "AWFUL EVENT" "President ... See More
Lincoln's assassination: John Wilkes Booth on the front page...
Item #681342
April 29, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865
* Famous Abraham Lincoln assassination issue
* The same issue (title and date) found in the time capsule under the (former) statue of Robert E. Lee on Dec. 28, 2021
The front page has a large and dramatic illustration of "J. Wilkes Booth" plus a lengthy article headed: 'The Murder Of The President' making this a nice display is... See More
This racist newspaper reports the Lincoln assassination...
Item #680184
April 22, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, April 22, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
* In a pro-white publication
A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
With thi... See More
Abraham Lincoln's assassination....
Item #678829
April 29, 1865
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 29, 1865
* Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
* Surrender of General Robert E. Lee
Page 2 has an historic report headed: "America - Murder of President Lincoln and Attempt on the Life of Mr. Seward" with the text beginning: "The war news, important as it is, containing notice of the surrender of General Lee, pales
... See More
* Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
* Surrender of General Robert E. Lee
Page 2 has an historic report headed: "America - Murder of President Lincoln and Attempt on the Life of Mr. Seward" with the text beginning: "The war news, important as it is, containing notice of the surrender of General Lee, pales
Mark Twain gains his "first national headline"....
Item #678516
September 29, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 29, 1866
* Early Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
* Clipper "Hornet" disaster report
* First national headline for Twain
The most notable content would be the full page print: "Burning of the California Clipper 'Hornet', One Thousand Miles from Land" not so much for the print but for the accompanying article titled: "Bu... See More
Death Of William Seward In 1872....
Item #674639
October 14, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1872
* William H. Seward death
* U.S. Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln
The front page has a few reports regarding the death of William H. Seward under the headings: "Mr. Seward's Death" "A Tribute To The Dead Statesman" "Honors At Syracuse" "Preparing For the Funeral?" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete ... See More
Synagogues hold memorial services... Much on the assassination & funeral of Lincoln...
Item #668461
April 21, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 21, 1865
* Rare 1st-page mentions of Synagogue services
* Re: Abraham Lincoln's assassination & funeral
* Black mourning borders
Perhaps the most noteworthy coverage is the front-page details regarding various services being held at local synagogues - which includes the congregations at "B'nai Israel," "Bikur Cholim U-Kadisha Synagogu... See More
Lincoln to meet with Confederates to talk about peace...
Item #664017
February 03, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 3, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War include: "THE PEACE MOVEMENT" "Arrival of the Rebel Commissioners at Fortress Monroe" "President Lincoln Goes to Meet Them" "Late Rebel News" "President Lincoln Leaves Washington in a Special Car for Annapolis--He is to Join Sec. Seward at Fortress Monroe..." ... See More
Seward's Folly: the Alaska Purchase...
Item #662786
April 02, 1867
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, April 2, 1867
* Alaska purchase - Seward's Folly
* William H. Seward - Russia
The front page has a one column heading: "Russian-American Treaty" See photo for brief text on the current negotiations.
Eight pages, irregular along the spine, some staining along folds, generally nice.... See More
Seward's Folly... Purchase of Alaska...
Item #658707
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida NY April 15, 1867.
* Seward's Folly
* United States purchases Alaska
This 8 page newspaper is in very nice condition, contains news of the day and stories. The back page has a interesting report on the purchase by America of what we know now as Alaska from Russia.
* Seward's Folly
* United States purchases Alaska
This 8 page newspaper is in very nice condition, contains news of the day and stories. The back page has a interesting report on the purchase by America of what we know now as Alaska from Russia.
Potential gold diggers change their minds... Hebrew Benevolent Society...
Item #657630
November 24, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 1849
* California gold rush fever
* 49ers hearing of hardships
Page 3 has a small item: "The California Fever" which notes: "...that divers & sundry persons who had intended to start for California...have given up the idea in consequence of the very discouraging accounts they received from the return passenger... See More
Ratifying "Seward's Folly"...
Item #652699
April 10, 1867
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 10, 1867
* Alaska purchase - Seward's Folly
* William H. Seward - Russia
* Votes for ratification - success
Page 4 has a somewhat inconspicuous yet very historic report headed: "Washington" "Special Dispatch to the Republican" "The Purchase of Russia-America". The report mentions there were votes aga... See More
The nomination of General McClellan...
Item #651771
September 03, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 3, 1864
* General George McClellan
* Presidential nomination
* Rare Confederate title
Not only a very nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but from its capital as well. The ftpg. has: "The War News with several subheads from various fields of operation: "From Atlanta" "From Mobile" "From Louisiana" and "From C... See More
William H. Seward speech...
Item #617888
February 23, 1866
CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, February 23, 1866
* William H. Seward speech
* Restoration of the Union
* Cooper Institute, New York
The front page has a speech by William H. Seward headed: "SEWARD" "Speech At Cooper Institute". speech takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large issue measuring 32 x 23 inches, m... See More
The Civil War... Marriage of the Prince of Wales...
Item #596234
April 11, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1863 The full front page has 3 prints captioned: "Bayou Navigation in Dixie." Inside includes a full page of: "The Prince & Princess of Wales"; a three-quarter page: "Queen Victoria & the Princess Beatrice"; a doublepage centerfold: "Marriage of the Prince of Wales at St. George's Chapel, Windsor."; ... See More
Peace conference...
Item #582135
February 04, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1865
* Peace conference
* Abraham Lincoln
* Last months of the war
Among the front page one column Civil War heads are: "THE PEACE CONFERENCE" "Secretary Seward in Waiting to Receive Them" "From City Point" "From Savannah" "Sherman's Campaign--A Movement of the Left Wing up the Savannah..." "IMPORTANT ... See More
The Great Alaskan Earthquake...
Item #575909
March 30, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 30, 1964
* The Great Alaskan Earthquake
This 8 page newspaper has three column headlines on the front page: "Baby's Cold Keeps Mother Here, Safe from 'Quake'"; "Alaskans Begin To Rebuild As Rescue Work Goes On" with related photo (see).
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the sp... See More
Prisoners of War...
Item #569115
January 06, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 6, 1862
* Union prisoners
* Original Civil War
Among the front page reports are: "The Returned Prisoners" "Interesting Incidents Connected with the Union Prisoners from Richmond" "The First Glimpse of the Stars & Stripes" "Movements of Mr. Seward" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
South Carolina Secession Convention...
Item #565228
December 26, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, December 26,1860
* Proceedings of the South Carolina Secession Convention
The front page has: "The Disunion Crisis", "Important Dispatches from Washington", "Mr. Seward's Propositions in the Senate Special Committee", "No Probability of an Agreement", "The South Carolina Commissioners not to be Recognized" ,"... See More
The Great Alaskan Earthquake...
Item #563480
March 28, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 28, 1964
* The Great Alaskan Earthquake (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Alaska Jolted By Earthquake" with a few smaller subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: The 1964 Alaska earthqua... See More
Industrial Issue.... Suffrage...
Item #177607
May 20, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Marching on to Suffrage."
This issue has an illustration of "A Gallery of Golf Enthusiasts--I.--The Laird of Skibo" by Kemble. There are photos of "The March of 3,000 Women" and "Six Hundred Bankers from all America Consider the Newest Aspect of the Trust Question."... See More
Early Football...
Item #177327
October 21, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, October 21, 1905, from New York Front page illustration "Ditched" by W. A. Rogers; Plan to Detect and Arrest Automobilists [Automobile drivers] Who Break the Speed Laws; Mrs. Ralph Pulitzer, From the Painting by James. C. Porter; Two Important Football Games of the Early Season; Only Photographs of the Japanese Naval Victory in the Korean Straits--The War's Decis... See More
Bird's-eye view of the St. Louis Fair Grounds...
Item #177270
October 01, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1904
Item #177188
February 07, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 7, 1903
"Great Expectations" Collection IV
Item #206671
March 30, 1861
Harper's Weekly, March 30, 1861 through May 4, 1861. This is a six-issue set (part 4) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
This set would look great displayed in one of our 17 inch by 14 inch display cases which can be viewed at www.rar... See More
Mark Twain...
Item #177164
September 06, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 6, 1902 Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, Cornelius Vanderbilt, The President in New England with photos; Mark Twain in His Country Home with photos; Marksmanship in the Army with photos; The Great Dam Across the Nile; color doublepage centerfold "The Blacksmith's Noon Hour" by Ranson; and other news and advertisements of the day. S... See More
The National Democratic Convention...
Item #177024
July 14, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 14, 1900 The National Democratic Convention; Fire in New York Harbor; War-ships in Chinese Waters; douplepage centerfold "The National Democratice Convention In Session, Kansas City, July 4-6, 1900"; Chinese in New York City; Intercollegiate Boat-Races; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Winslow Homer print takes up the front page...
Item #176505
June 29, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 29, 1861 The entire front page is taken up with a Winslow Homer print titled: "The War--Marking Havelocks For the Volunteers". Among the full page prints inside are: "Camp Slifer" which has 3 images including: "March of Troops" and "From Chambersburgh". Also: "The Battle of Great Bethel" "Charge of Dur... See More
Thomas Nast political cartoon...
Item #174974
May 02, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 2, 1885 Full ftpg: "The Riel Rebellion--A Mutiny of Teamsters". Halfpg. print: "The New H.I. Kimball House, Atlanta, Georgia". There are two full pages with 4 prints of: "The Prize Fund Exhibition of the American Art Association". Fullpg. with 3 scenes of: "Ploughing Out the Channel In New York Harbor" and a 2/3 page ... See More
Railroad strike in New York... Oyster Bay, Long Island...
Item #175064
March 13, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 13, 1886 Full ftpg. Nast illustration: "Like Cromwell--Not 'Like Charles the First,'--Mr. Edmunds". Two half page prints: "The $29,000 Filly Dew-Drop" and "A Meet of the Meadow Brook Hunt Club at the House of Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island".
Fine doublepage centerfold: "Street Railroad Strike in New... See More
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