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657850

Rare title from the Yukon Territory...

Item #657850

November 23, 1904

YUKON WORLD, Dawson, Yukon Territory, Nov. 23, 1904  A town made famous by the Yukon Gold Rush of the 1890's, and also by famed writer Jack London ("Call of the Wild", etc.) who lived here at the end of the 19th century. An interesting four page newspaper with the ftpg. filled with a large number of headlines and short reports (see).

Never bound nor trimmed, mild wear at the ce... See More  

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657386

California just before the Gold Rush... when Lincoln was an unknown...

Item #657386

August 17, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 17, 1848  The front page has an article: "California" with news from before gold was discovered, warning caution for emigrants traveling to Calif as: "...The fate of those who have taken the 'short cuts', it is said, ought to be a solemn warning. The horrible sufferings of those who were overtaken by the winter snows on the... See More  

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655455

1849 Pistol ad by Samuel Colt...

Item #655455

September 23, 1849

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 1849 



* Colt Revolver Ad

* Runaway slave ad

* Gold Rush era newspaper




The front page is filled with ads including a: "$150 Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. Beneath this is an ad: "Colt's Improved Repeating Pistols" signed in type: Samuel Colt. (see)

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655167

Marysville: gateway to the gold fields...

Item #655167

July 21, 1878

MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, July 21, 1878



* Rare Old West title



In the days of the California Gold Rush, Marysville was a stopping point for riverboats from Sacramento and San Francisco that carried miners on their way to the digging grounds. A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville carries the slogan: "Gateway to The Gold Fields." At that time it was one of the lar... See More  

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654738

Early from the wine country of California...

Item #654738

October 20, 1873

THE NAPA REGISTER, Napa City, California, Oct. 20, 1873 



* Rare Old West title

* Wine country




Although in the heart of the wine region, for which this city is famous today, its beginnings were centered more on the California Gold Rush of 1849. This city became a refuge for miners during the first severe winter of mining & later became an important center for lumber & cattle ran... See More  

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653652

Mormons... Gold Rush in the Northwest... The slavery issue...

Item #653652

August 13, 1858

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 13, 1858  A full column of the ftpg. is on the gold discoveries & mining in the Northwest with: "The Frazer River Gold Mines" "Disappointment, Revulsion of Feeling & Suffering Among the Miners" "Important Gold Discoveries in Washington Territory" with more (see) including over half of page 2 as well.

The ftpg. also has: ""... See More  

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652851

Quite rare mining town newspaper...

Item #652851

January 1, 1898

MOTHER LODE MAGNET, Jamestown, California, Jan. 12, 1898 



* Very rare title



What could be a better name for a mining town newspaper than this one? Jamestown figured prominently in two gold rush eras, the first from 1848 to the early 1850's during the great rush precipitated by the gold at Sutter's Mill, and then again in the latter part of the 19th century when new methods were ... See More  

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652740

Eight issues on John Brown's raid...

Item #652740

October 28, 1859

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, a lot of eight consecutive issues dated Oct. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31 and Nov. 1.



* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid

* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia - 8 issues




Each issue has content concerning the recent John Brown's insurrection raid on Harper's Ferry, Virginia. Other content as well including the Pike's Peak Gold Rush & at least one art... See More  

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652497

The Fraser Canyon gold rush... News from Hawaii...

Item #652497

July 28, 1858

NEW YORK HERALD, July 28, 1858.  The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "News From Frazer River" "The Excitement On The Pacific Coast" "Yield Of The New Mines" "Important Letter from Ex.-Gov. Stevens, of Washington Territory" "Our Rights In The New Gold Region" "Twenty-five Thousand Californians en route for the British El Dorado"
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651346

Taking a new route to the California gold fields...

Item #651346

January 6, 1849

BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 6, 1849 



* California Gold Rush

* 49ers - mining - miners




Page 2 has: "California Items" which mentions a group  of 20 soon to head there: "...mostly young men of spirit & enterprise...have adopted rules prohibiting gambling, drinking, the use of cards...". Also reports of other groups planning to head there, one taking a new rout... See More  

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651345

Potential gold miners beware...

Item #651345

January 4, 1849

BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 4, 1849 



* California gold rush

* Warning to 49ers




Page 2 has: "California" which warns those thinking of heading to the gold fields to be very careful: "...large number of persons making preparations to proceed to El Dorado...will be obliged to undergo much suffering before reaching their wished-for haven & many will perhaps die on the pa... See More  

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651330

News from the Gold Rush... Colonel Jefferson Davis...

Item #651330

August 1, 1849

LEBANON ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1, 1849 



* Rare pre-Civil War title

* California gold rush




An uncommon title, and the volume 1, number 5 issue. Near the top of the ftpg. is: "From California" with a San Francisco dateline, & including: "The anchorage is crowded with vessels & more arriving daily...Provision & clothing are abundant & cheap...People... See More  

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651326

News from the California Gold Rush...

Item #651326

January 13, 1849

DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Jan. 13, 1849 



* California gold rush - 49ers



Page 2 has an article: "From California" which includes: "...the price of gold dust in the 'diggins' had  fallen to six  dollars an ounce, being less than one third its real value at the U.S. Mint...There was much suffering at the mines & even apprehensions of famine in c... See More  

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651320

Great content from the early period of the California Gold Rush...

Item #651320

January 10, 1849

BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 10, 1849 



* California Gold Rush

* 49ers - mining - miners




The ftpg. has: "Gold Region" noting in part: "...such astonishing news from California that they dare not publish it. If published the marvelous tale as to the length & breadth of the Gold Region would not be credited...Col. Fremont...acquainted with the existence of extensive '... See More  

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651025

Very early from San Francisco...

Item #651025

December 8, 1855

EVENING BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, Dec. 8, 1855 



* Early and rare from California

* During the gold rush

* Volume 1 issue




A volume 1 issue (#53) of this very early Calif. newspaper, from not long after the famous Gold Rush. Some of the content and the advertisements are mining-related. The ftpg. begins with: "Santa Clara County--Its Scenery, Improvements, and Resources&... See More  

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649949

A newspaper from the ghost town of Austin, Nevada...

Item #649949

February 14, 1883

DAILY MORNING DEMOCRAT, Austin, Lander County, Nevada, Feb. 14, 1883  Sometimes unusual incidents are the reason good things happen. Such is the case with Austin. The town was actually discovered in 1862 by a horse belonging to a W. H. Talbott. The horse accidentally kicked up a piece of quartz containing gold & silver. Talbott sent the piece to Virginia City for assay, staked out a claim... See More  

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649225

Gold Rush era...

Item #649225
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, 1849  Although this issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great “period” item with 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you will receive, but actual dates... See More  

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649066

Published by P.T. Barnum...

California gold miners...

Item #649066

February 5, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 5, 1853  The prime content in this issue is the quarter page print captioned: "Miner Of California Prospecting," which is a rare print of the California gold rush. There is related text as well. The front page has an illustration of: "Almeda De Paule, Havana". A halfpg. inside has a view of: "Montpelier, Vermont." and another half... See More  

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648547

Two terrific letters from the early days of the California Gold Rush...

Item #648547

September 28, 1848

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 1848 



* California gold rush 

* Early - pre-49ers




Page 3 has a lengthy article: "The Gold Region of California" which is from the very early period of the Gold Rush. It is mostly taken up with two letters from the gold fields, introduced with: "It would seem from late accounts that California is afflicted with some rich ... See More  

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648535

Dawson, Yukon Territory... gold...

Item #648535

May 13, 1900

THE SEMI-WEEKLY NUGGET, Dawson, Y. T., May 13, 1900  A very rare newspaper from the Yukon Territory during the period of the Klondike Gold Rush (see the web for more details). When gold was discovered in 1896 a stampede of prospectors headed to this region and spurred an entirely new era of romance of the West, the quest for gold, and the many hardships which caused the hopes of wealth to be ... See More  

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648533

Reports from the California Gold Rush......

Item #648533

September 19, 1849

THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Sept. 19, 1849 



* California gold rush



This title has both religious/Christian-themed news along with general news of the day.  Page 3 has several reports from the gold rush region headed: "Latest From California" (see). Page one has an update in the missionary efforts to the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands and various Native American Indian t... See More  

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648503

Early from the capital of Florida... The Gold Rush in California...

Item #648503

April 14, 1849

THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, April 14, 1849 



* Early California gold rush report

* Rare title from pre-civil war Florida




Page 3 has: "Interesting From California" which takes over a full column with various news items from the gold region. Some bits include: "...The whole of Lower California was deserted by the men who had gone North to the placer. When Mr. ... See More  

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647899

Holland Tunnel opens in New York City...

Item #647899

November 13, 1927

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1927 



* Holland Tunnel officially opens (1st report) 

* 1st underwater tunnel 

* Best title to have in
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The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "GREAT CROWD TREKS INTO HOLLAND TUBES AFTER GALA OPENING" "Thousands Pour In as Coolidge on Yacht Turns Switch With Golden Key" "Hundreds of Honking ... See More  

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645515

Much concerning the California Gold Rush of 1849...

Item #645515

January 11, 1849

THE AGE, Augusta, Maine, Jan. 11, 1849 



* California gold rush - 49ers



Page 2 has: "For California" concerning the creation of a stock company "...for the purpose of proceeding to California...Each member, on joining the company, is to pay $500 which will entitle him to an equal share with the others in the profits & income...".  Also: "California Gold-... See More  

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644915

A "49er" from California is robbed... Fugitive slaves...

Item #644915

April 5, 1850

THE REPUBLIC, Washington, D.C., April 5, 1850 



* Fugitive Slaves - slavery

* California Gold Rush




Page 3 has: "Robbery of a California" noting: "D. Campbell returned to the city...from California with a quantity of the sacred dust, which, for security, he kept to the number of 29 1/2 oz wrapped up & in his pocket..." with more on the robbery (see).

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644261

Its history tied to the California Gold Rush...

Item #644261

November 5, 1868

SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, November 5, 1868  Although known to all as the current capital of California, this city got its start thanks to the protection of Sutter's Fort, which was established by John Sutter in 1839. During the California Gold Rush, Sacramento was a major distribution point, a commercial and agricultural center, and a terminus for wagon trains, stagecoaches, riv... See More  

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643291

Great, early California Gold Rush report...

Item #643291

December 12, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 1848 



* California Gold Rush

* 49ers - mining - miners




The top of the back page has a column head: "Further Of The Gold Mines" which is an early report on the California Gold Rush. It is primary a lengthy letter datelined "Monterey, California, August 29, 1848". A few bits include: "The gold discoveries still c... See More  

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642988

Rare and very early from the "Alaska Territory"...

Item #642988

June 4, 1887

THE ALASKAN, Sitka, Alaska Territory, June 4, 1887 



* Very rare Alaska Territorial issue



Rarely are newspapers from Alaska found from before the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897 when interest grew dramatically. This newspaper pre-dates the gold rush by ten years.

The format of the newspaper is much like other newspapers of the day, being four pages of small folio size (measures 13 by 20 in.)... See More  

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642922

Period print of the California gold rush...

Item #642922

February 5, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 5, 1853 



* Rare Californian miner print

* Gold Rush




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:... See More  

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642921

Published by P.T. Barnum...

A miner's hut in California...

Item #642921

February 19, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS. New York, Feb. 19, 1853 



* Rare Californian miner print

* Gold Rush




The front page shows: "Burning of the Steamer at St. Louis". Prints within include a nice one-third pg: "Hut of a California Miner" . Also prints of: "John Banvard" "Sponge Fisheries in Cuba" "Fairmount Waterworks, Philadelphia" "House of Refuge, ... See More  

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642915

The Gold Rush, and Oregon and Honolulu, Hawaii...

Item #642915

February 10, 1849

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 10, 1849  The front page has a nice print captioned: "The Gold Region of Upper California--Encampment in the Sacramento Valley" which has a related article on pages 3 & 4: "The Gold Seekers Of California", which takes over a full column of text.

Other prints within include: "Fort George, or Astoria, Columbia River--The H... See More  

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639193

Early report of the gold diggings in California... Slave ship captured...

Item #639193

December 16, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 1848 



* California gold rush

* Slave ship captured




Page 3 has over half a column of detailed reporting headed: "Later From the Gold Region" which is an early report, as most gold diggings were in 1849. Also at the bottom of the pg: "Slaver Captured" which reports on the ship Goodwin with 400 slaves on board (see).

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639165

Death of Dolly Madison... Ladies of the Gold Rush...

Item #639165

July 14, 1849

NEWARK DAILY ADVERTISER, New Jersey, July 14, 1849 



* California gold rush - 49ers

* Dolly Madison death




The bottom of pg. 2 has an item beginning: "The death of Mrs. Madison is at length realized. She died at her residence in Washington about 10 o'clock on Thursday..." with more detail (see). Also on pg. 2: "What the Ladies Do In California" is part of a letter... See More  

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636750

Caribou Bill death... Yukon gold rush...

Item #636750

November 3, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1933



* Caribou Bill death

* Yukon gold rush

* Dog sled fame




The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "W. F. COOPER DEAD; FAMOUS IN YUKON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of William F. Cooper, known for his exploits in the gold region of Alaska. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event... See More  

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636456

Passover & the Jews... Early San Diego prints...

Item #636456

March 23, 1889

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 23, 1889  A fullpg. has 5 prints of: "Lower California. The New Gold Discoveries in Santa Clara Valley--Scenes & Incidents of the Rush to the Mines." Another pg. has an article: "Unleavened Bread For The Passover" plus two related illustrations on the making of it for the Jewish feast. Yet another page is entirely taken u... See More  

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636164

Considerable reporting on the California Gold Rush...

Item #636164

December 5, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 1848 



* California Gold Rush

* 49ers - mining - miners




A terrific & early issue on the California Gold Rush as nearly half of the front page has great gold-related content, items headed: "The Gold Region Of California", plus a letter datelined from "Monterrey, California, July 31, 1848; a "Proclamation" from... See More  

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636148

Great photos on the Cripple Creek, Colorado gold rush...

Item #636148

January 18, 1896

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 18, 1896 



* Cripple Creek gold rush photos

* Teller County, Colorado mining




The prime content would be the very nice article: "In The Cripple Creek Gold-Fields" which takes over 3 pages of texted interspersed with 9 related prints & photos, plus the great doublepage centerfold which features a large: "Panoramic View of Battle Mo... See More  

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636146

Great Hawaii prints... Gold in the Klondike...

Item #636146

August 7, 1897

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 7, 1897 



* Klondike gold rush

* Hawaiian Islands




The full front page is an illustration of: "Rembrandt's Father". Terrific doublepage centerfold: "The Hawaiian Island--Scenes in Honolulu & the Island of Oahu" with 11 scenes, being very displayable. Nice fullpg. with 8 photos of: "The Gold Discoveries in the Klondike... See More  

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634186

Taylor's state-of-the-union address...

Item #634186

December 25, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1849  Most of the ftpg. is taken up with reports from "Congress" including several mention of "...Mr. Davis, of Mississippi..." which was Jefferson Davis, who would become the President of the Confederacy.

Much of pages 4 and 5 are taken up with: "The President's Message", being the annual state of the... See More  

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633536

Early report on the 1849 Gold Rush of California...

Item #633536

October 14, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 1848 



* California Gold Rush

* 49ers - mining - miners




The top of pg. 2 has a column head: "The California Gold Region" which has near the beginning: "The accounts which have reached the United States concerning the auriferous region of country on the Sacramento...induced hundreds, we might say thousands, of our citizens... See More  

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632372

1st Italian to win a gold medal in running....

Item #632372

August 5, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 5, 1932



* Luigi Becalli wins gold medal

* 1932 Summer Olympics - Los Angeles

* First ever Italian to win gold in running




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BECCALI OF ITALY WINS 1,500 METERS AT OLYMPIC GAMES" with subheads. (see) The sport's section (page 17) has a banner headline: "Beccali of Italy Closes With Closes With Rus... See More  

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631510

Very uncommon title from what is still small town...

Item #631510

January 4, 1873

PLUMAS COUNTY BULLETIN, Quincy, Plumas County, California, Dec. 24, 1891 



* Rare title



Quincy is a town of less than 2000. It started as a Gold Rush community just outside of Elizabethtown in Northern California. Elizabethtown started in 1852 and slowly dissolved and moved a mile away into American Valley to form Quincy after 1858. Quincy is named after the city of Quincy, Illinois, nam... See More  

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630988

Death of President Polk, in a Washington newspaper...

Item #630988

June 23, 1849

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., June 23, 1849 



* James K. Polk death

* Best title to be had ?




All columns on all 4 pgs. are black-bordered for the report which appears on pg. 3 headed: "Death of Ex-President Polk..." (see photos). Pg. 3 also has a letter "From California" concerning the Gold Rush & the success--or lack of it--among many there. Always nice to ... See More  

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630616

Great letter on the rush to the gold fields of California...

Item #630616

December 8, 1848

DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Dec. 8, 1848 



* California gold rush letter

* Early - pre-49ers




The front page has over half a column headed: "The Gold Excitement" which has some great content, including: "...what a spectacle that of whole villages being deserted...rushing pell mell...over the mountains, through forests...into the newly discovered mine region!...Many p... See More  

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630613

'Official' report of the gold discovery in California...

Item #630613

December 7, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1848 



* Gold discovered in California

* Official government report




Beginning on the front page and taking all of pg. 2 and most of pg. 3 is the: "President's Annual Message" to the nation, in which is a rather lengthy & detailed report on the discovery of gold in California.

Although there were earlier newspaper repor... See More  

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630057

Gold Rush of 1849, in an 1848 newspaper...

Item #630057

December 5, 1848

DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Dec. 5, 1848 



* California Gold Rush



California Gold Rush reports from 1848 are rather rare but we've found some through the years, such as this one.

A bottom corner of the front page has: "Gold Mines of California" noting: "These mines are represented as very productive & of immense value...making rapid fortunes by gathering gol... See More  

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629249

Great report on California mining...

Item #629249

July 4, 1866

NEW YORK HERALD, July 4, 1866



* California mining regions

* Gold and silver rush




Page 3 has a very nice article headed: "CALIFORNIA MINING" "Its Importance And Extent" "Washing for Gold in the Early Days and at Present" The Silver Regions" and more. (see) Text takes up 3 1/2 columns.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More  

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625381

Sacramento, California, in 1859...

Item #625381

November 1, 1859

SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, November 1, 1859  A very early issue from the state capital. Sacramento became a city due to the efforts of John Sutter, a Swiss immigrant, and James W. Marshall. Sacramento grew faster due to the protection of Sutter's Fort, which was established by Sutter in 1839. During the California Gold Rush, Sacramento was a major distribution point, a commercial... See More  

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621068

Prophetic comments on the value of California... Before the Gold Rush...

Item #621068

July 29, 1847

THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, July 29, 1847 Inside has reports from the Mexican War with: "The Prisoners of Encarnacion" "Deeply Interesting Narrative of the Capture, Adventures, and Sufferings of Majors Gaines and Borland's Party in Mexico" which takes over 2 1/2 columns. Perhaps most interesting is: "California" which includes: "...This country prese... See More  

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620622

California Gold Rush-theme print on the front page...

Item #620622

June 25, 1849

NEW ORLEANS WEEKLY DELTA, Louisiana, June 25, 1849 



* Rare & early gold rush print



A very unusual issue as the top of the front page features a nice illustration with a California Gold Rush theme, headed: "The California Porter And the U.S. Naval Officer" with a caption which relates the story from the beach at San Francisco (see). Prints in newspapers from 1849 relating t... See More  

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