Gettysburg Address... Abraham Lincoln...
Item #599451
November 21, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 21, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Gettysburg Address at cemetery
It would be difficult to argue for a more notable or desirable newspaper from the Civil War. Combine the complete text of the historic Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln, with this famous title by Horace Greeley, and this issue makes for one of the best newspapers one could own fr... See More
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #599430
April 15, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* John Wilkes Booth
Top of the first column of the front page reports one of the most historic events of the 19th century, with headlines including: "ASSASSINATION of PRESIDENT LINCOLN and SECRETARY SEWARD" "Mr. Lincoln Shot in Ford's Theater" "Boldness of the Assassin" "He Jumps... See More
Philadelphia printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #597960
September 1, 1787
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1787 This title, along with the "American Museum", has the honor of being the first magazine to print the Constitution of the United States. Both publications were from Philadelphia, the city where the Constitution was created. Comments from the Library Company of Philadelphia note that it can not be definitively determined which of ... See More
"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...
Item #597943
August 13, 1852
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, August 13, 1852 We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass, this being a volume five issue. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Among the various articles in this issue are those headed "The Free Colored P... See More
Abe Lincoln is assassinated... One of the most desired titles... Lincoln is still alive...
Item #597304
April 15, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Not only this event but this title remain among 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
Very rare wallpaper newspaper...
Item #596905
May 9, 1863
THE WEEKLY JUNIOR REGISTER, Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, May 9, 1863
* Extremely rare issue
* From the deep South
Although the "Vicksburg Daily Citizen" is the most famous newspaper from the Civil War which used wallpaper as newsprint, there were a few other titles which did so as well. This was one of them, and is--by our experience--considerably more rare than ... See More
The Articles of Confederation...
Item #595919
April 29, 1778
THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, April 29, 1778 This was the very first newspaper in New Jersey, having begun in December, 1777. This is issue number 22.
There are only a handful of documents in American history which can be considered cornerstones in the creation of our national government, which would include the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitu... See More
Small broadside "Extra" on the Battle of Missionary Ridge, from Chattanooga...
Item #593452
November 25, 1863
DAILY REBEL EXTRA. A truly terrific & exceedingly rare little broadside (printed on one side only), being a small "Extra" edition of the Famous "Chattanooga Daily Rebel" newspaper from the Confederacy. See the bottom of this listing for the interesting history of this "traveling" newspaper. This broadside measures just 4 by 5 3/4 inches, untrimmed with wide ... See More
The Titanic sinks: a dramatic report...
Item #590641
April 16, 1912
ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, Minnesota, April 16, 1912 The front page features a very dramatic two line banner headline: "OVER 1,200 LIVES PROBABLY LOST WHEN MAMMOTH STEAMER TITANIC IS SUNK" with many subheads as well, a few of which include: "Liner in Collision With Iceberg Off New Foundland Banks Sinks Before Vessels Hurry to Rescue Arrive" "Find Boats Containing Only 8... See More
Lincoln is assassinated... One of the most desired titles... Lincoln is still alive...
Item #589562
April 15, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1865 Not only this event but this title remain among 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 Lincoln Shot by an Assassin" "The Deed Done at Ford's Theatre Last Night"... See More
First magazine printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #588986
September 1, 1787
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, September, 1787 This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792. He was very proud of his subscription list which contained the names of the most famous men in ... See More
Washington letter to the oldest Jewish Masonic Lodge in the United States...
Item #587856
September 11, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, September 11, 1790 This is a very significant newspaper. The middle column on the back page (page 4) contains the: "Address of the Master, Wardens, and Brethren of King David's Lodge to George Washington, President of the United States of America" signed in type by committee members Moses Seixas and Henry Sherburne. The letter is pa... See More
Philadelphia printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #587356
September 1, 1787
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1787 This title, along with the "American Museum", has the honor of being the first magazine to print the Constitution of the United States. Both publications were from Philadelphia, the city where the Constitution was created. Comments from the Library Company of Philadelphia note that it can not be definitively determined which of ... See More
Very rare Confederate broadside: Confederates occupy Charleston (West) Virginia...
Item #587236
September 14, 1862
A VERY NICE BROADSIDE (printed on one side) printed by the occupying Confederates troops as they ousted Union forces from Charleston, Virginia (present-day West Virginia). This battle happened September 13, and the date near the bottom of this broadside is September 14, 1862.
There are two items in the broadside, the first being a great address to the citizens of that area of the state &... See More
Great Tombstsone newspaper printed ten days before the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral...
Item #586630
October 16, 1881
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Cochise County, Arizona, October 16, 1881
* Best old West title to be had
* Just prior to the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K.... See More
Sinking of the Titanic: one of the best...
Item #586629
April 16, 1912
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 16, 1912 This issue is one of the better reports we have offered on what is perhaps the most famous tragedy of the 20th century: the sinking of the Titanic.
The bold banner headline proclaims: "TITANIC SINKS; 1294 DROWNED" with a banner subhead announcing some of the notables who were on the ship: "John Jacob Astor, Major Archi... See More
Printed by Benjamin Franklin...
Item #586627
August 25, 1762
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Aug. 25, 1762 This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Franklin, as indicated by the imprint at the bottom of the back page which lists him by name, and identifies him as the Postmaster as well: "Printed by B. FRANKLIN, Post-Master, and D. HALL, at the New-Printing-Of... See More
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #586624
April 21, 1877
THE BLACK HILLS PIONEER, Deadwood City, Black Hills, April 21, 1877 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. This is from one of the earlier years we have seen, being a volume one issue. Less than a year previous to this date "... See More
The Declaration of Independence...
Item #586623
August 1, 1776
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776 It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find an issue containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing of the actual document. With American newspaper printings commanding $75,000 or more in nice conditio... See More
A very early newspaper printed by Benjamin Franklin...
Item #586389
February 2, 1748
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, February 2, 1747-8 The reason for the double date is for the two calendars in use at the time. Under the Julian calendar the year would be 1747; under the Gregorian calendar (used today) the year would be 1748.
This is unquestionably one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Frankli... See More
"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...
Item #585535
March 17, 1854
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, March 17, 1854 We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
This is just the third issue of this title we have had in over ten years, the previous issue having been sold to Th... See More
George Washington's inauguration and inaugural address... And a very rare eye-witness account...
Item #584718
May 1, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789 Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the 18th century, Isaiah Thomas, whose private collection become the foundation of the American Antiquarian... See More
Washington's death: a first report...
Item #584091
December 25, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 25 1799 Reports on the death of Washington remain among the more desired, and scarce, newspapers of the post-Revolutionary War era. Rarely have we been able to offer a first report: this is one. And with an early date, as some newspapers did not learn of Washington's death until close to, or in, January of 1800.
Page 3 has a report taking about two-third... See More
The Northwest Ordinance...
Item #583939
July 21, 1787
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, July 21, 1787
* The Northwest Ordinance
A very significant newspaper as page 2 contains the complete printing of the Northwest Ordinance. Considered to be one of the most significant achievements of the Congress of the Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 put the world on notice not only that the land north of the Ohio River and east of ... See More
Incredible Battle of Gettysburg reporting...
Item #582467
July 25, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, July 25, 1863
* One of the best regarding the Battle of Gettysburg!
A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is dominated by a print of: "Gen. Willi... See More
From Tombstone in 1880...
Item #582461
April 8, 1880
THE WEEKLY NUGGET, Tombstone, Pima County, Arizona, April 8, 1880 This may well be the consummate Old West town, much romanticized in movies and television shows, perhaps most famous for the gunfight at the OK Corral involving Wyatt Earp and the Clanton gang.
This rare issue was printed less than two years before this famous gunfight and is replete with advertisements with a distinctively W... See More
The Declaration of Independence...
Item #580435
August 1, 1776
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776 It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find an issue containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing of the actual document. With American newspaper printings commanding $50,000 or more in nice conditio... See More
Significant in Coca Cola history... The company is sold...
Item #580019
August 22, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, August 22, 1919
* COCA COLA company sold
* Asa Chandler sells to Ernest Woodruff
This issue features as a banner headline one of the more historic moments in the history of the Coca-Cola Company, when Asa Chandler, the man who bought the original formula from founder John Pemberton and propelled the company to national prominence by the 1890's, sold... See More
Rare newsbook with the desired engraving of members of Parliament...
Item #577758
November 14, 1642
A PERFECT DIURNALL OF THE PASSAGES IN PARLIAMENT, London, November 14, 1642. This is a particularly rare newspaper/newsbook as it has a terrific and quite detailed woodblock engraving of the members of Parliament sitting around a table (see photos). This engraving did not appear in all issues of this title as we have sold many without it.
Newsbooks were the predecessors of today's newspapers,... See More
A terrific account of the Battle of Gettysburg by an eye-witness correspondent among the Confederate soldiers...
Item #575807
October 8, 1863
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, October 8, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Eyewitness account
Not only a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page starts out with: "The War" with several reports from various fronts. There is also much reporting from: "The Virginia Legislature" and "The Courts" & "Ci... See More
First magazine printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #574471
September 1, 1787
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, September, 1787 This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792. He was very proud of his subscription list which contained the names of the most famous men in ... See More
Washington's death: a first report...
Item #572292
December 30, 1799
FARMERS' MUSEUM OR LAY PREACHER'S GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, Dec. 30, 1799
* George Washington death (1st report)
* Historic & Highly sought item
Reports on the death of Washington remain among the more desired, and scarce, newspapers of the post-Revolutionary War era. Rarely have we been able to offer a first report: this is one.
Page 3 has a report taking over hal... See More
The Declaration of Independence...
Item #571146
August 1, 1776
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776 It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find an issue containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing of the actual document. With American newspaper printings commanding $50,000 or more in nice conditio... See More
Oldest newspaper in Mexico...
Item #566625
February 1, 1722
GACETA DE MEXICO, Mexico, February, 1722 This is an exceedingly rare newspaper. Not only is this issue #2 of the oldest newspaper in Mexico, but it is the oldest newspaper in all of Latin America--in fact the oldest newspaper in the entire western hemisphere outside of Boston and Philadelphia.
It is of small size, measuring 6 by 8 inches, and complete in 8 pages, printed entirely in Spanish... See More
The most famous newspaper from the Old West... Johnny Ringo & Ike Clanton...
Item #566581
February 21, 1882
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Tombstone, Arizona, Cochise County, February 21, 1882 Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this town in our popular culture.
This issue was publish... See More
Spindletop... Beaumont... Oil discovery...
Item #562576
January 12, 1901
THE HOUSTON DAILY POST, Texas, January 12, 1901
* Discovery of oil in Beaumont, Texas
* Beginning of the Great Spindletop oil well
Although discoveries were made in various locations long before this date, this discovery--to be known as Spindletop--marked the emergence of the oil industry at a time when the automobile and other industries were experiencing rapid growth, coinciding with the ... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #561779
September 24, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 24, 1666 One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publishing in 1666 was extremely small, this title certainly being the most significant.
... See More
Best possible issue on Washington's first inauguration...
Item #559048
May 2, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 29 - May 2, 1789 In the world of significant American newspapers, this issue ranks among the best.
This is issue number 6 of the newspaper which was essentially the mouthpiece of the new federal government. Any significant (and even insignificant) report from Congress would find its way to this newspaper before others as the Gazette of the... See More
Early printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #557193
September 27, 1787
THE NEW-HAVEN GAZETTE; and THE CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, September 27, 1787 (year in Roman numerals) Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States. Indeed, one of the cornerstone issues of any collection of historic Americana.
Contained in its entirely, and beginning on the front page, is not only the complete printing... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... General Burgoyne...
Item #556682
November 16, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia\, November 16, 1775 Almost the entire front page is taken up with an: "Extract of a Letter from General Burgoyne to a Noble Lord, dated Boston, June 25." and the entirety of the letter deals with the battle of Bunker Hill, beginning by setting the geographic layout of the Boston area: "Boston is a peninsula joined to the main land on... See More
Beginning of the Impressionist movement in France...
Item #554329
May 13, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 13, 1876 Page 2 has an inconspicuous yet quite historic report which essentially reports on the beginning of the Impressionist movement in the art world in France. Those artists now known as the "Impressionists" were ostracized by the established art world who would not allow their work to be shown at the prestigious Salon exhibition in Paris. They decid... See More
Spindletop... Beaumont... Oil discovery...
The premier issue on the birth of the Texas oil industry...
Item #553826
January 11, 1901
THE HOUSTON DAILY POST, Texas, January 11, 1901
If ever there was a single newspaper which heralded the birth of the oil industry in America, this is it.
Although discoveries were made in various locations long before this date, this discovery--to be known as Spindletop--marked the emergence of the oil industry at a time when the automobile and other industries were experiencing rapid growth... See More
Establishing the rules of cricket... A premier report...
Item #553149
July 28, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 28, 178
* Exceedingly historic Cricket collectible...
* Contains an exceedingly significant report which would be a cornerstone issue for any collection of early cricket memorabilia - found on page 3...
* An issue of this title and date sold in auction for over $3000 in 2008
The article is titled: "Cricket" which contains ... See More
George Washington is elected President...
Item #552295
April 11, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 11, 1789 This is an extremely significant & historic newspaper, which contains on page 3 the official report of the election of George Washington. The official election results were known on April 6 when the ballots for President & Vice President were counted in the Senate.
This report is headed: "April 6" from New York,
... See More
This report is headed: "April 6" from New York,
One of the earliest Pennsylvania newspapers...
Item #549042
November 13, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1735 As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735.
This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well
... See More
This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well
Exceedingly rare 1568 newsbook...
Item #548462
January 1, 1568
German newsbook dated 1568
Only rarely have we had the great pleasure to offer the earliest of "newspapers" to our customers, being the German newsbooks dating from the 1500's.
These "newsbooks", as they were called, were the predecessors of today's newspapers, being distinguished by being dated, reporting on current news, and having some semblance of the word "... See More
Exceedingly rare 1566 newsbook... Over 440 years old...
Item #548456
August 5, 1566
Early newsbook dated August 5, 1566
Only rarely have we had the great pleasure to offer the earliest of "newspapers" to our customers, being the German newsbooks dating from the 1500's.
These "newsbooks", as they were called, were the predecessors of today's newspapers, being distinguished by having a specific date, reporting on current news, and having some semblan... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #542095
September 24, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, September 24, 1666 One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publishing in 1666 was extremely small, this title certainly being the most signi... See More
Washington's 2nd election as President...
Item #537644
February 28, 1793
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 28, 1793 The front page contains reporting from the "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" which includes: "...The bill to provide compensation for the President & Vice President of the United States was taken up...blanks filled up with 25,000 dollars as the annual compensation of the Presi
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The notorious pirate Captain Kidd is executed !
Item #221587
May 26, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 22-26, 1701 The London Gazette is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having started in 1665 and is still publishing today.
This issue contains on page two an exceedingly significant report--perhaps the rarest and most sought after pirate report to be found in any newspaper--which is datelined "London, May 23" and reads: "Th
... See More
This issue contains on page two an exceedingly significant report--perhaps the rarest and most sought after pirate report to be found in any newspaper--which is datelined "London, May 23" and reads: "Th
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