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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, October 9, 1790  

* "Great Compromise" era in America
* State of Vermont becoming independent 
* Creating the "Cape May Lighthouse" 

A brief item on page 3 notes: "The Commissioners of New York and Vermont have amicably adjusted the important business of their mission; the result is that Vermont is dismembered from the state of New York...This the way is open for the admission of Vermont into the Federal Union..." which would happen in 1791. An…

BRATTLEBORO MESSENGER, Brattleboro, Vermont, April 6, 1827

* Brattleboro, Vermont
* Uncommon title

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

Foxing with little fold wear, otherwise good.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1791 

* John Hancock signed speech
* Vermont statehood - joins union

Over half of page 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with the "Speech" of the governor of Massachusetts which is signed in type: JOHN HANCOCK.  It is rare to find newspapers with documents signed by Hancock.
Page 3 has a report noting: "This day the Hon. Aaron Burr was elected a Senator of the United States in the room of the Hon. Phillip Schuyler Esq., whose time expires the 4th…

ST. JOHNSBURY REPUBLICAN, Vermont, July 1, 1896

* Caledonia County
* "Best Small Town"

Uncommon publication from Northern New England. Contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Complete with 8 pages, minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, Montpelier, Vermont, April 19, 1882

* Uncommon title from New England

This large size. 4 page newspaper measures 26 x 20 inches and has news of the day with several interesting advertisements, many which are illustrated.
Complete, very minor margin wear, generally in very nice condition.

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 1, 1856  The front page is mostly taken up with an emblematic print of the: "State of Vermont".
Among the prints within are: "John Taylor & Sons' Brewery, Albany, New York' "Snow Scene in Albany"; a great, tipped-in doublepage centerfold: "Cleopatras Barge, the Great Boston Sleigh, Passing the Norfolk House, Roxbury" and two prints of Venice, Italy.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 12, 1905

* USS Vermont (BB-20) battleship
* United States Navy warship

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NEW BATTLESHIP LAUNCHED TODAY" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally very…

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 25, 1859 

* Rare publication w/ great masthead

The front page has prints captioned; "The Emperor & Empress of Austria" and: "Life In Circassia". Page 4 has a huge & very nice print of: "The United States Line-of-Battle Ship Vermont" with an article on it.
Eight pages, ornate masthead features a large engraving of ship, with nice embellishments in the margins, good condition.

THE RURAL MAGAZINE OR VERMONT REPOSITORY, (Rutland), February, 1795  A quite uncommon title that existed for just two years, from January, 1795 thru December, 1796. The table of contents is on the back page.
This issue is disbound, likely had wrappers at one time, now just the half title page. Complete in 56 pages, rounded corners with mild wear at the margins, various foxing within.

Published by P.T. Barnum...

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 5, 1853  The front page has an illustration of: "Almeda De Paule, Havana". A halfpg. inside has a view of: "Montpelier, Vermont." and another halfpg. shows: "Crossing The Ice, On The Hudson River, At Albany".
But the prime content in this issue is the quarter page print captioned: "Miner Of California Prospecting." (see) which is a rare print of the California gold rush. There is related text as well.
Sixteen pages, even toning, scattered foxing.

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNALs, Windsor, seven issue lot from 1800-1807  

* Rare 18th century American publication

Included are a blend of damaged and 2nd-rate issues. The dates are: July 29, 1800; May 24, 1803; Oct. 18, 1803; May 5, 1806; Oct. 27, 1806; Aug. 3 & Oct. 5, 1807.
Four pages. Sold "as is" at a significant discount.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 15, 1890 Nice dblpgctrfld: 'Sketches from the Horse Show at the Madison Sq. Garden' is by F. Remington, showing 7 scenes. Nice fullpg: 'Marble Quarries & Marble Dressing in Vermont'.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 15, 1858  Certainly the prime content is half of the doublepage centerfold, being a great print of a: "General View of Salt Lake City, Utah Territory" which is an overview of the city. Above it are 6 smaller illustrations of the vicinity including: "A Mormon Harem" "Tithing Office, Salt Lake City" "Devil's Gate" and "Parley's Canyon".
The front page shows: 'Hon. Jacob Collamer, United States Senator from Vermont'. Prints inside include: "Travel Notes in Bible…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1892  Front full page portrait of "John Greenleaf Whittier." Inside is a 1/2 page illustration of "America's First Three Lawn Tennis Players of '92." Four small portraits of "The Late Daniel Dougherty," "The Late General William P. Trowbridge," "The Hon. Levi K. Fuller, Governor-Elect of Vermont," and "William Astor Chanler,the African Explorer." Full page illustration of "At the Quarantine Station, New York Harbor." Full page illustration of "Columbian…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1868  Front 1/3 page illustration of "The Sisters of Mercy", which is of a Man in Prison. Inside is a full page illustration of "Funeral of Chief Engineer Lyle of Philadelphia." 1/4 page illustration of "Tenement House Fire in Second Avenue, N.Y." 1/2 page illustration of "Railroad Disaster Near Northfield, Vermont."
Also, a full page illustration of "Not for Us." Full page illustration "The Bachelor's Christmas Dinner." Another full page illustration…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 21, 1903  Frontpage illustration "Held Up the Wrong Man" by W. A. Rogers; Where a City Camps Out in Winter; A Vermont Marble Quarry; Recognition of the New Panama Republic; "The Birlds" of Aristophanes at America's Greek Theatre; Cross-Country Riding by Italian Officers; A Scientist's View of Niagara by John M. Clarke;and other news and advertisements of the day. See photos for full details.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 15, 1888  Full front pg. illus. of "The U. S. M. Mississippi Passenger Steamer." Inside is a full pg. containing three illus. pertaining to "Labor in Pennsylvania" by W.A. Rogers.
Full pg. illus. of "Hon. Allen G. Thurman in New York-One of the Overflow Meetings at Madison Square Garden." Full pg. illus. of "The Republican Drag, "Free Whiskey"." Full pg. illus. of "The Water Jump at Cedarhurst." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Lester Wallack" and "The…

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 Duryee's Zouaves (Fifth Regiment New York Volunteers) at the Battle of Great Bethel" and: "Our Army Of The Potomac" which as 4 scenes.
Other smaller prints,…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1870  Great full front page illustration with some text: 'First Reading of the Declaration of Independence in New York'. Inside the issue is quarter-page illustrations of "The Late Dr. Nadal" and Hon. Richard L. Larremore" and "The Recent Accident on the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad".  One-third page: 'A Prairie-Dog Village' Most of the centerfold is: 'The United States of North America', showing many types of people. Halfpage: 'Going To Mass'
Complete…

WOODSTOCK OBSERVER, Vermont, Oct. 24, 1820  

* Rare Windsor County publication

The only other issue of this title we have offered in the last 30+ years is from 1829. This is the volume 1, number 42 issue.
The back page has: "A Project of a Law for Preventing Unhappy Marriages". But this issue is from our private collection, selected for inclusion because of its great condition.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

Background:The Woodstock Observer was a weekly…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 22, 1861 through August 3, 1861. This is a seven-issue set (part 6) 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.rarenewspapers.com/folders.aspx (or by returning to the home page and selecting "storage and display options".

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THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1883

* Emeline Meaker hanging
* 1st Woman executed in Vermont (legally)

Page 2 has one column headings: "EMLINE MEAKER HANGED" "The First Woman Ever Executed In Vermont" and more. See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.

Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 3, 1875

* Columbia, South Carolina tornado
* Montpelier, Vermont fire disaster

This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has a one column heading: "Fierce Winds In The South"
Also page 5 has: "Another Terrible Fire" "Montpelier, Vermont, the Stricken City this Time"
Complete, minor margin wear, nice condition.

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, May 3, 1803

* Prelude to Louisiana purchase
* Early 19th century publication
* President Thomas Jefferson era 

 With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that nearly the entire front page is taken up with the 5th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi", dealing with this controversial topic of the day.
Beginning on the front page & taking most of page 2 is an Act of…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 16, 1947

* United States Air Force B-29 Bomber crash 
* Hawks Mountain, Perkinsville, Vermont VT 

This 38 page newspaper has a two column headlines on the front page: "12 Killed as Army B-29 Hits Vermont Mountain in Storm" with photo of the crash sight (see photos). Report continues on page 12 with small related map.

1st report coverage on the the Air Force B-29 bomber "B-29A 44-62228 of the 64th Bomb Squadron, Very Heavy (BVH)", crash into Hawks…

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 12 and 19, 1806  This is a pair of issues containing the full text of: "AN ACT For Establishing Rules & Articles for the Government of the Armies of the United States", which is very lengthy and signed at its conclusion in the May 19 issue: Th. Jefferson.
The May 12 issue also has: "An Act to Regulate & Fix the Compensation of the Officers of the Senate & House of Representatives" signed in type: Th. Jefferson. And the May 19 issue also has: "A…

1849 Gold Rush Era...

THE VERMONT CHRONICLE (weekly), Windsor, April 18, 1849

* Gold Rush era original... with gold rush content

This Vermont newspaper has both religious/Christian-themed news along with general news of the day.  Page 3 has coverage related to the gold rush era, "Direct From The Gold Mines" and "Authentic From San Francisco" (see images). Page one has an update in the missionary efforts to the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands.

Additional news of the day with period advertising throughout.…

THE VERMONT CHRONICLE (weekly), Windsor, Vermont, December 3, 1861

* Original Civil War era

This genuine newspaper has Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the reports on pages 2 and/or 3 are: (see photos)

Other news of the day. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. Complete in 4 pages, Minor light foxing, a few clear tape mends, minor…

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 21, 1806  

* President Thomas Jefferson

The front page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Page 3 has much detail on a: "Massacre - Particular Account of the Massacre of the Officers & Crew of the Ship Atahualpa, Capt. Porter".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

Background: The April 21, 1806, issue of Spooner’s Vermont Journal carries profound historical significance as a dual window into…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1802  The front page has a letter to the "...honored Bey of Tripoli, of Barbary..." concerning the on-going Barbary War, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by: Th. Jefferson concerning France, within which is a letter signed in type by: Bonaparte. Also has a half column letter to the legislature of Vermont, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, good condition.

Background: The publication of the January…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 28, 1794  The front page begins with a half column Act of Congress signed by the President in script type: Go. Washington.
Inside includes: "Rule as to the Sailing of the Vessels of War of the Belligerent Nations from the United States". Also an article concerning the border of Vermont as it relates to Canada, as Vermont was not one of the original 13 colonies.
There is also: "A Proclamation" signed by the Mass. governor, Samuel Adams.
Four pages, bit of light…

THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM; NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 15, 1798  The front page has a lengthy "Treasury Department" notice signed: Oliver Wolcott, followed by another shorter one.
Inside has a lengthy document signed: Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, relating to the Quasi War with France, an undeclared war which lasted from 1798-1800.
Four pages, very nice condition.

FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 1, 1798  The front page has  1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Treasury Department, Public Notice is Hereby Given..." signed by: Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury.  Much of the front page & most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with: "Dispatches from the Envoys to France" which relate to the Quasi War with France, an undeclared war which lasted from 1798-1800. Three documents are signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages,…

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 4, 1813  Among the reports are: "The War-Tax Laws" "Captain Jesse D. Elliot" "Governor Shelby" "Vermont Militia" with a section headed: "Events of the War" taking over 6 pages & including subheads: "Military--The Northern Armies" "Official Correspondence--From Gen. Wilkinson to the Secretary at War" "Extract from the General Order of Gen. Wilkinson"; a letter: "From General Wilkinson to General Armstrong" dated at French Mills; "Naval"; a lengthy article on…

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, July 5, 1865  From just after the end of the Civil War but still with some nice war-related reports including: "Sherman--Then and Now" "The Negro At Home" "Brutal Treatment of Mr. Jefferson Davis..." "Vermont & the Negro" "The Fallen President" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, some loss at the blank spine does not affect text.

Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this…

CITIZEN SOLDIER, Philadelphia, Feb. 15, 1843  Printed in the masthead is: "In time of peace prepare for war", a quote by Washington, which sets the tone for this newspaper printed during peacetime. But the Mexican War would loom just 3 years later.
This is the volume 1, number 4 issue of this paper which existed from just January 7 thru December 27, 1843. It is very similar in layout 7 content to the same title printed earlier in Norwich, Vermont.
Eight pages, 16 by 11 1/2 inches, never…

CITIZEN SOLDIER, Norwich, Vermont, Sept. 4, 1840  "Devoted To the Interests of the Militia, Military Science & National Defense" as noted in the masthead, where also is found their motto: "In Times Of Peace, Prepare For War". This title lasted but 52 issues. 
Most of the front page is taken up with an article headed: "West Point" as well as: "AN ACT to Provide for the Support of the Military Academy for the year eighteen hundred and forty."
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds…

CITIZEN SOLDIER, Norwich, Vermont, Nov. 23, 1840  "Devoted To the Interests of the Militia, Military Science & National Defense" as noted in the masthead, where also is found their motto: "In Times Of Peace, Prepare For War". This title lasted but 52 issues. Articles include: "Report - of the minority of the Board of Visitors at West Point, 25th, June, 1840"; "Revolutionary Reminiscence"; "West Point Academy"; "An Account"; "Biography" (John Burgoyne); and more.
Eight pages, even toning, 9…

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 14, 1855 

* USS Merrimack launching
* CSS Virginia ironclad warship fame
* Battle of Hampton Roads fame

The front page has a nice print captioned: "Launch of the U.S. Steamer Merrimac..." with a related article. This was the ship that would letter be refitted to become the ironclad ship in the Confederate navy and would engage the Monitor in the very first battle of ironclads, opening a new era in naval warfare.
Other prints within include: "Departure…

THE REPUBLICAN--EXTRA, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, Nov. 7, 1888 

* Presidential election

This is the election "extra" with front page column heads noting; "THE ELECTION" "The Result Not Yet a Matter of Certainty" "The Republicans Claim to Have Won a Victory!" "New York Claimed For Harrison by 15,000!" and more.
Pages 2 and 3 contains nice prints of both Benjamin Harrison and Levi Morton, recently elected President and Vice President.
Complete in four pages, wide, untrimmed margins, printed…

THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Feb. 19, 1845  The front page has nearly 3 columns taken up with: "A Discussion of the Subject of Slavery, to the Rev. Richard Fuller, D.D."
Inside includes: "Slavery" concerning an ad for a runaway slave girl; "The French Press on Slavery", and s small report noting: "A cargo of native Africans, numbering 178 souls, has arrived at Port of Spain in a British vessel from Sierra Leone & are apprenticed out to planters. This is a renewal of the African slave trade…

VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, March 16, 1837  

* Martin Van Buren inauguration
* Andrew Jackson farewell address

Half of page 2 and most of page 3 are taken up with the: "Farewell Address Of Andrew Jackson, to the People of the United States" in which he reiterates his policies one final time. He appeals to the different regions of the country to place their loyalty to the Union above all else. He condemns monopolies, speculation and paper currency.
Of greater significance--although…