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715881

Much on Lewis & Clark & their exploration to the Pacific...

Item #715881

October 02, 1807

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1807 



* Lewis and Clark expedition



Page 3 has a very lengthy: "Proposals...For Publishing LEWIS and CLARK'S Tour to the Pacific Ocean, through the Interior of the Continent of North America..." noting the details that will be in "Volume First" as well as "Volume Second". And this is followed by another d... See More  

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715862

The first (and last?) issue published... Very rare Thomas Nast cartoon...

Item #715862

November 03, 1877

THE PEOPLE, New York, Nov. 3, 1877  A quite rare title as we can find nothing concerning it. It is not in Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" and it is too late for the American Antiquarian Society. Nothing can be found online. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue, and perhaps the last? Their motto in the masthead has: "Government of the people, by the people... See More  

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715709

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride”...

Item #715709
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1861

 

*  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem

*  1st printing of “Paul Revere’s Ride”




Beginning on page 27 is the first printing of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem: "Paul Revere's Ride", which told of Paul Revere's (and others) midnight ride to warn the Minutemen in Lexington... See More  

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715070

Dramatic issue on the San Francisco earthquake...

Item #715070

April 18, 1906

OAKLAND HERALD--3:30 Edition, April 18, 1906 



* 1906 San Francisco earthquake

* Early 1st report on same day it happened




A quite rare newspaper, as not only is this not the more famous (and more common) San Francisco CALL-CHRONICLE-EXAMINER newspaper of April 19 but it is a day earlier yet equally as dramatic. Remember that Oakland is just across the bay from San Francisco.

The bold, ... See More  

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715068

Winslow Homer's famous Snap The Whip...

Item #715068

September 20, 1873

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 20, 1873 



* Winslow Homer's most famous print

* "SNAP-THE-WHIP" - great for framing




Certainly, the prime feature of this issue is the much-desired Winslow Homer doublepage centerfold: "Snap the Whip". As the photos show, this print is in very nice condition.

Front page features a 1/2 page illustration entitled: "The New... See More  

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715066

The earliest newspaper from Illinois we have offered...

Item #715066

June 05, 1819

EDWARDSVILLE SPECTATOR, Illinois, June 5, 1819



* VERY rare publication

* Madison County, Illinois




 This is the earliest newspaper from Illinois we have offered. Not only that, it is eleven years earlier than the previous earliest newspaper from this state. And it is the volume 1, number 2 issue. Keep in mind that Illinois just became a state six months previous.

It is notable that the... See More  

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715063

Much debate on the value of the Revolutionary War...

Item #715063

March 02, 1778

EXTRA SUPPLEMENT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, March 2, 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.

An unusual "Extra" edition, with the entire front page taken up with a report from the "House of Lords" concerning the American Revolutionary War, bits i... See More  

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714541

The 'Gag Rule' of 1836 - including the infamous, "Am I gagged?", by John Quincy Adams…

Item #714541

May 26, 1836

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 26 and 28, 1836 (a two-issue set)



The May 26th issue has much of the contentious dialogue in The House of Representatives regarding the resolution which, if passed, would prevent any discussion in the chamber on the subject of slavery. The 3rd column of page three has mention of John Quincy Adams’ declaration: "Am I gagged?" This is ... See More  

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713891

"Mr. Lincoln...is rising in prominence" says it all...

Item #713891

May 15, 1860

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 15, 1860  



* Abraham Lincoln gaining recognition 

* At the Chicago Republican Convention 




This issue is one of those so desired by collectors, when innocent reports--often inconspicuous amongst the jumble of lengthier articles--wold only find relevance in the passing of years.

Keep in mind that at this point, the Republican National Conventi... See More  

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713619

Delaware & Pennsylvania ratify the Constitution...

Item #713619
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1787



* United States Constitution ratification

* Pennsylvania and Delaware ratify




 The first article in this issue is: "A Description of Boston".

Near the back of the issue is "Intelligence" which has the latest news reports of the day, including an historic one noting: "The deputies of the state Convention of D... See More  

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712776

Robert Smalls and The USS Planter...

Lincoln repeals Hunter's controversial order emancipating slaves...

Item #712776

May 20, 1862

NEW YORK WORLD, May 20, 1862 



* General David Hunter's Emancipation order

* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)


* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated




The front page begins with column heads: "PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION" "Gen. Hunter's Proclamation Void" "The Power of Declaring Slaves Free Belongs to the President" "An Appeal To... See More  

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712734

Robert Smalls leads fellow slaves to freedom... The USS Planter...

President Lincoln repeals General Hunter's order (no. 11), which had emancipated slaves...

Item #712734

May 24, 1862

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 24, 1862 



* General David Hunter order

* Emancipation of slaves

* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs

* Robert Smalls - born in slavery

* Leads fellow slaves to freedom




Page 2 begins with: "Gen. Hunter Overruled".  This concerns the controversial situation where Hunter pronounced slaves free in Florida, Georgia & South Carolina, previous to Lincol... See More  

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712691

President Lincoln repeals General Hunter's order (no. 11), which had emancipated slaves... Two mentions of Robert Smalls...

Item #712691

May 20, 1862

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1862 



* General David Hunter's Emancipation order

* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)

* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated




Page one has, "Gen. Hunter's Order Repudiated by the President," followed by, "He Pronounces it Void and of No Effect," and, "The Policy of the Administration Reiterated." The pronou... See More  

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712360

A Croatian-American newspaper from Montana...

Item #712360

August 25, 1900

SRPSKO JEDINSTVO, "The First And the Only Slavonian Weekly In Montana", Aug. 25, 1900  



* Extremely rare publication

* In Slavic and English Languages 




Little is known about this unusual newspaper other than the Library of Congress noting this very issue, volume 3, numb er 16, August 25, 1900. Their information is likely based upon this very newspaper. This title is not... See More  

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711393

Review & Ad of "The Black Crook" - the first full-fledged Broadway musical...

Item #711393

September 13, 1866

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 13, 1866



* "The Black Crook" opening premiere w/ review

* First musical theatre performance of the first modern-day musical!

* Niblo's Garden - Broadway - New York City




Page 4 has a review of the first performance of "The Black Crook" from the previous evening, which is quite lengthy & complimentary. Near the end it notes: "..... See More  

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711276

Fantastic headline... Japanese surrender...

Item #711276

August 14, 1945

SUN-GAZETTE SPECIAL, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, August 14, 1945  



* World War II ends

* Japanese surrenders

* Terrific headline




We have handled many dramatic V-J Day newspapers through the years but few have been as dramatic and displayable as this one.

This "Special Edition", as noted in the upper corners, has a bold, two line head taking the entire top half of the front ... See More  

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705320

An incredible display issue on the end of World War II...

Item #705320

August 14, 1945

THE WILMINGTON NEWS--EXTRA, North Carolina, August 14, 1945  When it comes to huge, screaming headlines on the end of World War II they can't possibly get much better than this.

Taking about three-quarters of the front page, in letters 8 1/4 and 4 7/8 inches high, is: "JAPS QUIT ! " with subhead: "Truman Confirms War's End".

Given the pagination of the 4 pages be... See More  

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705297

Fear that the new government in America will fail...

Item #705297

February 13, 1784

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1784  Page 4 has an interesting letter from Philadelphia to a friend in Glasgow noting in part: "Our government...is not yet well established; and I am really afraid that this country will experience some dreadful political convulsion before this desirable establishment takes place...different bodies...of the different colonies, and jealousy o... See More  

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705295

Criticizing Burgoyne for his failure in America...

Item #705295

October 02, 1779

THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 2, 1779  Almost the entire front page is taken up with a letter: "To Lieutenant-General Burgoyne" taken from a London newspaper and reprinted here.

Not surprisingly, the theme is critical of Burgoyne, who is best remembered as the commanding general at Saratoga who gave up that strategic post to American General Gates... See More  

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705290

Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...

Item #705290

December 08, 1777

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 8, 1777  Certainly the most  significant content is the page 2 report on the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, a very much-needed victory for the American cause. Some of the reporting includes: "...arrived in town express...we are sorry to say that Government have received the melancholy accounts that General Burgoyne and his army have been... See More  

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705267

Exceedingly rare Napoleon occupation newspaper...

Item #705267

May 01, 1811

COURRIER D'AMSTERDAM or the COURIER VAN AMSTERDAM, May 1, 1811 (No. 122) 



* Exceedingly rare Napoleon Bonaparte occupation newspaper



This was a daily newspaper published in Amsterdam during the French occupation of Holland. It is bilingual: half printed in French and half in Dutch. Two mastheads as well, one in each language.

In 1810 Napoleon Bonaparte annexed Holland to his empire... See More  

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705260

Rare and early title from Honolulu...

Item #705260

December 28, 1844

THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Dec. 28, 1844  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. The editor reestablished the paper under the same titl... See More  

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705254

Timely report of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart...

Item #705254

December 01, 1791

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1791  Presented inconspicuously among other death reports is a brief yet very notable report on the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ending with a prophetic comment:  " At Vienna, Wolfgang Mozart, the celebrated German composer. By his death the musical world will sustain an irreparable loss.

He died on December 5, m... See More  

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705175

Niles' essays on the "Mitigation of Slavery"...

Item #705175

May 08, 1819

NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore  A set of 7 issues which contain all eight essays by publisher Hezekiah Niles titled the: "Mitigation of Slavery" in which he puts forth five propositions to that end.

The issues are dated May 8, 15; June 19, 26; July 17; Aug. 14 & 21, 1819. The May 22 issue (essay #3) is lacking.

The following details are excerpted from www.civilwarcause.com:

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705166

On the Funding Act... Washington, Adams & Jefferson... Building a lighthouse at Cape Henry...

Item #705166

October 02, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, N.Y., Oct. 2, 1790   Both pages 3 and 4 have two separate documents on carrying into effect the very historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states incurred during the Revolutionary War.
Most of the front page is taken up with the conclusion of the: "Collection Law" of the United States
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704979

Terrific slave auction illustration from 1856 - one of the most desirable...

Item #704979

November 29, 1856

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 29, 1856   The most notable item within this issue is the very nice full page print captioned: "Slave Sale, Charleston, South Carolina, From A Sketch By Eyre Crowe", which depicts the sale of over a dozen slaves.

This woodcut print of Eyre Crowe's painting remains one of the most desired on the slave trade as only rarely are... See More  

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704974

Great map of the western hemisphere...

Item #704974
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773  Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map that accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Round the World", showing most of North America, all of South America down to Cape Horn, and even portions of West Africa, Spain, France & England. Notice the shape of Florida & Cal... See More  

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704930

Jack the Ripper stalks London... In a London newspaper...

Item #704930

October 06, 1888

THE TIMES, London, England, October 6, 1888  



* Jack the Ripper Whitechapel murders

* Best title to be had (very rare as such)

* Murder victim Elizabeth Stride inquiry 




During the last half of 1888 the East End of London, primarily the Whitechapel district, was terrorized by a murderer who came to be known as Jack The Ripper. His infamous & brutal crime spree was reporte... See More  

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704901

Georgia colonial currency for the '...support of Continental troops...'

Item #704901

June 08, 1777

Georgia colonial currency date of June 8th, 1777 in the amount of 3 shillings 4 pence. It reads: "Georgia. 1777  This Certificate, for the support of the Continental Troops & other Expences of Government, entities the bearer to Two Thirds Of A Dollar, in Continental Currency..." with 2 signatures. Measures 3 1/2 by 2 3/4 inches, minnow loss to the lower left affects the border o... See More  

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704872

News from the closing moments of the war... Thanks to Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and others...

Item #704872

February 12, 1782

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1782  



* American Revolutionary War closing events

* George Washington & Thomas Jefferson




The inside pages have various reports concerning the Revolutionary War, including: "...nothing but the utter destruction of the Carolinas was talked of by the ministry & their creatures; but since the French have b... See More  

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704770

Historic meeting between Lincoln and the delegation of free blacks... His thoughts on Blacks & Whites co-existing...

Item #704770

August 15, 1862

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 15, 1862 



* Address on Colonization to a Committee of Colored Men

* Meeting with Abraham Lincoln at the White House

* Free African Americans from slavery - emigration ?




The most notable item is on the front page: "The Colonization of People of African Descent" with subheads: "Interview with President Lincoln" "Speech of t... See More  

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704761

First Corvette rolls off the assembly line... In a Detroit newspaper...

Item #704761

July 01, 1953

DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 1, 1953  



* Chevy Corvette begins production

* In a Detroit publication (historic)




Page 53 has a two line, two column headline: "Plastic Corvette Begins To Roll" & above this head in smaller type: "Production Line Starts". The report begins: "Chevrolet's first production model Corvette, a sports with a plastic laminated fibe... See More  

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704721

Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod experiment...

Item #704721
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1752  



* Benjamin Franklin

* Electricity experiments

* Lightning rod




Inside has an extremely significant article titled: "A Cut and Description of a Machine, easily constructed, for making the Experiment by which Franklin's new Theory of Thunder is demonstrated" with descriptive text showing how this experiment works.
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704713

The Emancipation Proclamation... In a pro-South newspaper...

Item #704713

September 24, 1862

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1862  



* Emancipation Proclamation

* President Abraham Lincoln

* Rare pro-Confederate publication




Given the focus of this controversial newspaper, being supportive of the Southern cause while publishing in the North, it is particularly noteworthy that this issue contains on page five the Emancipation Proclamation whereby President Lincoln would fr... See More  

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704706

Wishful thinking on the fate of Cornwallis at Yorktown...

Item #704706

January 29, 1782

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Jan. 29, 1782 



* Lord Charles Cornwallis

* Surrender at Yorktown

* Revolutionary War




The front page is mostly taken up with: "An Ordinance Ascertaining What Captures on Water Shall be Lawful". This lengthy text carries over to take close to half of page 2 & is signed in type by: John Hanson, President of Congr... See More  

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704628

The beginning of the U.S. Navy's relationship with San Diego...

Item #704628

May 01, 1917

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 1, 1917  A terrific and very displayable issue on the founding era of the United States Navy's relationship with San Diego, one which has grown tremendously ever since 1917 to become the home port of the Pacific Fleet, a base composed of 13 piers, with over 24,000 military personnel and over 10,000 civilian workers.  The U.S. Navy remains a... See More  

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704614

Perhaps the best publication for any baseball collector...

Item #704614

October 10, 1867

THE BALL PLAYERS' CHRONICLE, New York, Oct. 10, 1867



* Very rare baseball publication

* Henry Chadwick "Father of Baseball"




A very rare & desired title by any baseball collector as this was the first magazine in America devoted primarily to baseball.

Edited by the legendary Henry Chadwick, this paper lasted but 30 issues, from June 6 thru December 26, 1867 before changing... See More  

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704612

Washington's historic farewell orders to the military...

Item #704612

January 06, 1784

THE EDINBURGH ADVRTISER, Scotland, Jan. 6, 1784



* General George Washington

* Farewell address - speech

* Continental Army officers

* Princeton, New Jersey




 Certainly the most notable & historic content is the full text printing of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States", a very historic & notable document datelined: "Rock... See More  

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704435

The great Philadelphia State House print...

Item #704435
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1752



* Pennsylvania State House

* Philadelphia PA print

* Independence Hall




Despite the 48 pages of text within this issue the prime content is certainly the full page plate captioned: "A View of the State House in Philadelphia" which would later be known as Independence Hall.

This is a print of this famous building 24 years before it... See More  

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704385

Broadside edition of this famous title, with good content...

Item #704385

January 08, 1782

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Jan. 8, 1782  



* Very rare Broadside edition from the Revolutionary War



Apparently a quite unusual broadside edition as the issue is a single sheet with the back page blank. If page 2 had text I would suspect that the back leaf was missing, but the front page text concludes on the front page and the reverse is entirely blank.... See More  

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704264

A skirmish in South Carolina...

Item #704264

October 03, 1776

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 3, 1776  Any newspaper dated 1776 is quite desirable, but even more so issues printed in Philadelphia.

Page 2 has a report which includes: "There is not a maritime nation in Europe but which privately carries on a trade with the British colonies of North America, France & Spain in particular, who have the best opportunity for it; wit... See More  

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704229

From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...

Item #704229

June 20, 1882

BLACK HILLS DAILY PIONEER, Deadwood City, Black Hills, Nov. 24, 1878  



* Rare publication

* Famous wild West town

* "Wild Bill" Hickok fame




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 issue is from the "hey... See More  

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704224

Wild Bill Hickok...

Item #704224
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, (New York), February, 1867 



* Wild Bill Hickok

* Folklore hero of Old West

* Gunfighter & scout




Featured on the front page is a great full-figure print of "Wild Bill" Hickok, one of the most notable names from the Old West who was very much a legend in his own time.

Such a print of him is rarely found in newspapers or magazines, and in... See More  

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704210

Much news from the Revolutionary War...

Item #704210

September 28, 1776

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 28, 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.

The front page has an ad for the desertion of two soldiers from military ser... See More  

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704120

Synagogues hold memorial services... Much on the assassination & funeral of Lincoln...

Item #704120

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 on all eight pages




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... See More  

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704082

Announcement: The Louisiana Purchase is signed...

Item #704082

July 11, 1803

THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 11, 1803



* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty

* Signed by U.S. & France ministers

* Expansion of the United States




 This newspaper has one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.

Page 2 has a NOTICE, let in larger type than normal, headed: "OFFICIAL" announcing: "The Executive has received official information
... See More  

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703852

Synagogues hold memorial services... Much on the assassination & funeral of Lincoln...

Item #703852

April 21, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, April 21, 1865  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 Synagogue" and "Shaari [Shaare] Zedek" with each synagogue draped in mourning black.

It is quite unusual to find front page menti... See More  

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703840

Rare San Francisco print from 1849...

Item #703840

August 29, 1849

NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 29, 1849 



* Very rare San Francisco city view print 

* California gold rush era - 49ers 




The front page of this issue features a terrific engraving headed: "A View Of The Town And Harbor Of San Francisco." The engraving is five columns wide and measures 7 by 11 5/8 inches. In addition to the engraving are several reports "From The G... See More  

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703818

The Louisiana Purchase on the front page...

Item #703818

November 02, 1803

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 2, 1803  The top of the front page has an historic notice headed: "Louisiana Treaty" announcing the ratification of the treaty by the Senate by which the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, referred to now as the Louisiana Purchase.

This report is followed by the text of the: "Treaty--Between the United Stat... See More  

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703746

Creation of the Department of Defense...

Item #703746

August 19, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 19, 1789 A very significant issue, as the back page contains the official Act of Congress creating the Department of Defense, then known as the Department of War. This was the "Sixth Act of the Legislature of the Union" and is titled: "An ACT to Establish an Executive Department, to be Denominated the DEPARTMENT OF WAR" which ta... See More  

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