Latest from the War of 1812...
Item #665901
November 14, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 14, 1812 Inside has a report headed: "Indian Treaty" concerning the Choctaw Indians. Also: "Events of the War" take over 5 1/2 pages with subheads: "General Tupper to General Harrison" from Urbana; a letter from "Camp Near Defiance" signed by J. Winchester; "Report of the Battle of Queenstown" which is notable; ... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress - part IV...
Item #665359
January 26, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Jan. 26, 1802 Starting on page 2 and carrying over to page 3 is: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number IV" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,” ... See More
Early American Cotton Trade...
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Andrew Jackson...
Item #665303
May 2, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 2, 1829. The front page contains letters from John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Andrew Jackson, each signed in block type. Articles within are in regards to the cotton trade, piracy, and tobacco imports to name a few.
Octavo-size, 16 pages, in nice condition.
Converting the Jews... Indiana joins the Union...
Item #664912
December 14, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 14, 1816 One of the more notable items in this issue is the back page item with a small heading: "The Jews" with the text including: "...about $500,000 have been assessed on the public in one form or other for the last five yeas & expended---with what result? The conversion, real or supposed, of five Jews. This is at the rate of ... See More
Brief report of the death of Lincoln's son...
Item #664807
July 19, 1871
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, July 19, 1871
* Thomas "Tad" Lincoln death
* President Abraham Lincoln's son
The first column of page 2 has an intriguingly brief report of an event which would have justified a much lengthier article. Under "News of the Day" is the brief note: "Little 'Tad' Lincoln, the youngest son of President Lincoln, ... See More
John Dillinger & police shootout...
Item #664448
April 1, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1934
* Outlaw John "The killer" Dillinger
* Lincoln Court Apartments shootout
* St. Paul MN Minnesota
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "DILLINGER GANG SHOOTS WAY OUT OF ST. PAUL TRAP" with subhead (see). Page 18 has photos of Dillinger and John Hamilton with headline: "Dillinger and Pal Shoot Way Out of Trap". When it co... See More
New colony of Georgia... re: Franklin's lightning rod... Judaica...
Item #664269
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1756 Regarding America... There is an article near the front: "Account of American Affairs", which is continued from a previous issue & includes talk on "New Forts in America". There is also a detailed account of Oglethorpe's English colony at Georgia, now 22 yrs. old & still suffering from "want of inhabitan... See More
George Washington in the French & Indian War...
Item #664268
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1754
* Early George Washington
* French and Indian War
A very rare opportunity for a periodical which mentions George Washington long before he would become more famous 20 years later.
An inside page has a nice article titled: "Account of a Journey from Williamsburg to the French Fort near the Lake Erie in Virginia" which
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* Early George Washington
* French and Indian War
A very rare opportunity for a periodical which mentions George Washington long before he would become more famous 20 years later.
An inside page has a nice article titled: "Account of a Journey from Williamsburg to the French Fort near the Lake Erie in Virginia" which
George Washington makes the front page... Jewish colony in the East Indies...
Item #664001
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1757 * Early Major George Washington
* Jewish colony in the East Indies
The first 2 1/2 pages have reports from the French & Indian War in America, including five letters written by General Braddock datelined Williamsburgh and Alexandria. In the introductory comments on the first page is mention that: "...concerning the territorie... See More
Ben Franklin, George Washington & a notable address on slavery, by a "free negro"...
Item #663474
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, July, 1789 * President George Washington
* Benjamin Franklin
* Early slavery
One of the more successful magazines from 18th century America. Pages 1 & 2 have the "Address of the Governor & Council of North Carolina to his excellency General Washington with his "Answer" signed in type: G. Washington. Other items in this issue i... See More
Pithy observations by Benjamin Franklin...
Item #663066
September 4, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 4, 1759
* "Political Aphorisms...", by *Benjamin Franklin (?)
The first and a portion of the second column on page 7 has "Political Aphorisms concerning Population", signed "F", which has recently been attributed to Ben Franklin (see Swann Auctions for more information). Another London Chronicle from 10 days later, which ... See More
An address to the President, with his response...
Item #662394
October 10, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 10, 1798 Page 2 has and: "Address" prefaced with: "Among the numerous addresses presented to the President few, if any, have been better expressed than the following." signed: James Oliver. This is followed by the President's reply signed: John Adams.
Four pages, minor loss at spine does not affect noted conte... See More
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #662393
October 16, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 16, 1799 The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mention that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required...to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON..." with a bit more. This is the Alexander Hamilton who served again in the military during the Quasi War.
F... See More
Fine reporting on Bull Run... Fascinating editorial on Lincoln...
Item #662390
July 20, 1861
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 20, 1861 This is one of just a few newspapers which printed "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline. The front page is entirely taken up with ads.
War related items are on page 2 include: "Official Report of the Battle at Bull's Run Creek" "Further From the Manassas Fight" "Federal Repor
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Washington is elected President...
Item #662346
May 21, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 21, 1789 An inside page has a very historic report, noting the election of George Washington as the very first President of the United States.
The full report can be seen in the photos, however portions include: "A letter from New York...says, 'That the Federal Congress was convened...was found that George Washington, Esq. was unanimously elected ... See More
Lincoln's inauguration... Winslow Homer print...
Item #662334
March 16, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1861 The entire front page shows: "The Inaugural Procession at Washington Passing the Gate of the Capitol Grounds" which shows Abraham Lincoln & James Buchanan in the carriage.
Inside has a nearly half page print showing: "Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln Entering the Senate Chamber Before The Inauguration" with related text he... See More
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #662303
June 21, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 21, 1803 The top of the back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia their subscriptions to the History of General George Washington."
Parson Weems was an author who wrote th... See More
On the assassination & funeral of Lincoln...
Item #662299
May 6, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 6, 1865 All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered in memory of the recent death of Abraham Lincoln with front page column heads including 'THE ASSASSINATION" "What the Government Can Prove" "A Crushing "Weight of Evidence" "Starling Developments to be Made!" "The Canadian Assassins" "OUR DEAD PRESIDENT"... See More
Washington's death: a first report...
Item #662270
December 30, 1799
FARMERS' MUSEUM OR LAY PREACHER'S GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, Dec. 30, 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.
Page 3 has a report taking over half a column with a black border at the top which begins: "On Wednesday last, w... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #662258
January 11, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 11, 1849 This newspaper contains on the front page a report from the "House of Representatives" which includes mention of "Lincoln" not once but 3 times in the count of votes on various motions, twice voting "yea" and once voting "nay". This was Abraham Lincoln when he was serving just two years as a Repre... See More
Harriett Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #662219
October 28, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 1852 This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book form, and it is common consens... See More
Ad supports Lincoln and Hamlin for President & Vice President...
Item #662211
October 2, 1860
DAILY ATLAS AND BEE, Boston, Oct. 2, 1860 This was obviously a Republican newspaper, as near the top of the front page is campaign ad supporting: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois - For Vice President, HANNIBAL HAMLIN, of Maine" and noting Nov. 6 as the date for the election. The ftpg. also has a bit stating the newspaper: "...its earnest support to the Republican c... See More
One of the Alien & Sedition Acts...
Item #662150
August 15, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 15, 1798 Most of the ftpg. first column is "The Sedition Act" signed in type by the President: John Adams. This was part of the collective Alien and Sedition Acts, four bills passed in 1798 by the Federalists during an undeclared naval war with France, known as the "Quasi-War".
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #662149
October 9, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 9, 1799 Page 3 has a report concerning the construction of a light house at Shell Castle and at Cape Hatteras (see). Also reports from New York, Pittsfield, Worcester, Boston and Lexington.
The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mention that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required..... See More
Is the pursuit of independence worth the effort?
Item #662111
April 22, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, April 22, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
Over two-thirds of the front page is taken up with the text of two Bills being considered in Parliament relating to America. The first is a: "DRA... See More
The Battle of Long Island... Ben Franklin & John Hancock...
Item #662060
September 7, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 7, 1776 This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
One-third of the front page & nearly half of page 2 are taken up with An ORDINANCE for the Appointment of Justices of the Peace for the State of Pennsylvania" which is si... See More
Appropriations for the support of the military in 1799...
Item #662043
October 2, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 2, 1799 The front page has: "An ACT making appropriations for the support of the military establishment, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine...", signed in script type: John Adams. There is also: "An ACT vesting the power of retaliation, in certain cases, in the President of the United States...", also signed in script ... See More
Jean-Antoine Houdon statue...
Item #662028
May 14, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 14, 1796 The most notable content is a rather inconspicuous report of the arrival of the very famous Jean-Antoine Houdon statue of George Washington for the capitol building at Richmond. The report from Richmond reads: "The elegant statue of the President of the U. States, which was ordered from Paris some time ago, by the Legislature... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #661985
January 9, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 9, 1849 This newspaper contains on the front page a report from the "House of Representatives" which includes mention of "Lincoln" in a count of the votes of "Nays" in a vote concerning a "Private claim for a slave" (see). Also, page 3 has a similar mention of him in a discussion in the House, reading: &qu... See More
The captured slave ship... Lincoln as a candidate...
Item #661869
May 15, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 15, 1860 Several nice reports including: "The Captured Slaver Wildfire" "Further Particulars--Names of the Crew and What the Cargo Consisted of...". This was a noted slave ship made more famous by the print of it in the June 2, 1860 issue of Harper's Weekly.
Also reports from the Republican National Convention: "The Presidency" "Th... See More
Famed artist Gilbert Stuart...
Item #661864
April 18, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 18, 1803 The back page has an advertisement headed "Gilbert Stuart", noting in part: "...G. Stuart takes this opportunity, likewise, to apprise the public that he has pursued the necessary steps...to protect his works for the future from the illiberal and injurious piracy which has hitherto been committed upon them..." and... See More
Perhaps the best graphic Lincoln newspaper to be had...
Item #661815
March 9, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 9, 1861 Most of the front page is taken up with a very nice print captioned: "Jefferson Davis, First President of the New Southern Confederacy" with a related article on him, carrying over to page 2. The front page also has text on: "Our Portrait of the President" which relates to the terrific doublepage centerfold whi... See More
George Washington and Sam Adams...
Item #661792
April 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 16, 1796
* George Washington & Samuel Adams
The front page features two Acts of Congress concerning courts, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Page 2 has a chart of the latest count for the election of Mass. governor, showing Judge Sumner leading over Gov. Sam Adams.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
George Washington script signature... front page...
Item #661791
April 11, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 11, 1795
* George Washington script signature on the front page
* Ad for "The JEW: Or, Benevolent Hebrew"
The front page has an act to amend the act entitled: "An Act to establish the post office and post-roads within the United States," signed in script type by the President: Geo. Washington. Also included is an ad for the comedy:... See More
An American magazine from 1792...
Item #661787
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1792 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted on the full title/contents page. Among the articles are: "Topographical Sketches of the County of Essex" "On the Necessity of Caution" "Arithmetick Recommended to the Ladies" "On the Sleep of Plants" "Ceremony of a P... See More
Very uncommon Fredericksburg title...
Item #661785
May 27, 1862
THE CHRISTIAN BANNER, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 27, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
This is certainly one of the more rare newspapers from this Confederate state. It began in 1848 but ceased publication in 1862. Its editor, James Hunnicut, was a minister of a Free Will 'Union' congregation, was considered to be quite eccentric. As the war neared he became an outspoken Un... See More
A first report of Lincoln's assassination in a weekly newspaper...
Item #661781
April 19, 1865
THE MONITOR, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Being a weekly newspaper page 2 has a first report of the death of Abraham Lincoln with column heads: "Death Of The PRESIDENT" "The National Horror" "Mr. Lincoln Is Assassinated" "The Assassination in His Private... See More
War is declared, beginning the War of 1812...
Item #661756
June 20, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 20, 1812
* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* James Madison proclamation
An inside page has a lengthy: "Declaration of War" which takes over 1 1/2 columns and is signed in type by the President: James Madison. This is followed by related reporting from the "Committee on foreign relations..." which takes over 2 page... See More
Lincoln's state-of-the-union address to the nation...
Item #661737
December 7, 1864
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 7, 1864
* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address (last)
"The Message Of President Lincoln" takes all of the last column on the front page and concludes on page 2, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
This was Lincoln's annual state-of-the-union address. In the message Lincoln states in part: "...In presenting t
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* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address (last)
"The Message Of President Lincoln" takes all of the last column on the front page and concludes on page 2, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
This was Lincoln's annual state-of-the-union address. In the message Lincoln states in part: "...In presenting t
Lincoln's funeral & the end of the Civil War...
Item #661734
April 27, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 27, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's funeral
* Closing events of the Civil War
A wealth of fine column heads on both the end of the Civil War and Lincoln's funeral, etc., including the front page: "SHERMAN" "The Conference With Johnston" "General Sherman Aware of the Assassination of Mr. Lincoln Before the Conclusion of the Conference&q... See More
John Adams signs an Act of Congress...
Item #661718
September 19, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 19, 1798
* 18th century America publication
* John Adams act of Congress
Most of the first column is on: "The Bank Bill". The back page has an Act of Congress relating to judicial courts of the United States, signed in type by the President: John Adams.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Abraham Lincoln en route to his inauguration... Jefferson Davis' inaugural address...
Item #661697
February 19, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 19, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln inauguration train
* Jefferson Davis inauguration
* Confederate President
The entire front page is taken up with excellent & detailed reporting on Abraham Lincoln's journey to Washington for his inauguration, with first column heads including: "THE PRESIDENTIAL PROGRESS" "The Journey of Mr. Lincoln & Suite fr... See More
Lincoln formalizes Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday...
Item #661655
October 5, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* America's national day of Thanksgiving begins
Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be... See More
Lincoln's inaugural address in a soon-to-be Confederate newspaper...
Item #661553
March 6, 1861
DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, N.C., March 6, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 1st Inauguration - inaugural address
* From a future Confederate city
* Dawn of the Civil War
Printed on page 2 in this famous soon-to-be-Confederate port city is Abraham Lincoln's: "Inaugural Address" which takes nearly two full column. In his address he tries to allay the fears of the Southe... See More
Action near New Orleans...
Item #661485
January 30, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1863
* General Godfrey Weitzel expedition
* Rebel ironclad gunboat P.A.Cotton
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Engagement in the Bayou Teche" 'A Rebel Ironclad Blown to Atoms' "The Rebels Completely Flanked' 'Gen. Grover at Baton Rouge" "Rebel Rumors of Union Disasters" "Speech of Gen... See More
Lincoln is assassinated... A first report... He is still alive!
Item #661447
April 15, 1865
CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Ohio, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
* Early report - while he was still alive
The top of the front page has dramatic one column heads: "ASSASSINATION!" "Of PRESIDENT LINCOLN!!!" "He is Shot Through the Head While in the Theater" "Wound Pronounced Mortal!" ... See More
George Washington on aiding the enemy...
Item #661436
May 4, 1776
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, May 4, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
Half of the front page is a letter signed by: A Settled Citizen" which r... See More
Letter from Washington to the people of Brunswick, Virginia...
Item #661427
October 24, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1795
* President George Washington
* Brunswick County, Virginia
Page 2 has the: "Answer Of the President to the Brunswick, Virginia, Proceedings" relating to the Jay Treaty, which is signed by him in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, bit of foxing, generally nice condition.... See More
Capture of a slave ship... Lincoln being considered as a candidate for President...
Item #661378
May 14, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 14, 1860
* Famous slaver "Wildfire" captured
* African slave trade print fame
* Abraham Lincoln for president?
Most of the first column is taken up with a fascinating article: "The Slave Trade" "Full Particulars of the Capture of the Slaver Wildfire". The article begins: "The great event of the past fortnight...has been the capt... See More
Black-bordered on the death of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #661363
May 10, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 10, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the conspirators
All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered for the death of President Lincoln.
Among the front page one column heads are: "THE ASSASSINATION" "Commencement of The Trial" "The Conspirators Unable to Chain Counsel" "A Frightened Witness" "Ramificati... See More
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