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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.

Background: Modeled directly after Mathew Carey’s influential American Museum, the February 1795 issue (Volume

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 of March next."

THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, March 26, 1845

• Discussion on Slavery

• Windsor, Vermont

This 4 page newspaper has mostly religious content throughout with a front page article titled: "A Discussion of the Subject of Slavery" which takes up more than 4 full columns.

Other topics and advertising throughout. Complete in 4 pages, 18 by 24 1/2 inches, little creasing, generally in nice condition.

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.

WALTONS DAILY JOURNAL, Montpelier, Vt., November 2, 1854.

• 19th century Montpelier Vermont

Mostly advertisements, a few topical items and news from the state legislature. An uncommon title from the capital of Vermont. Small folio-size, 4 pages in nice condition

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.

THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), July, 1810

• Rare title
• Early 19th Century Middlebury VT

A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 7 pages is: "Christian Courtesy Exemplified in the Character of Theophilus" with a wealth of other religious themed content inside.
Very nice condition, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inches.

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.

THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), March, 1810  A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page is the continued "Biography" of the "Life of the Rev. William Tennent" with a wealth of other religious themed content inside.
Very nice condition, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inches.

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 nice.

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.

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 ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), September, 1810

• Rare title

A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 8 pages is: "Biography - A Sketch of the Life of Sir William Jones" with a wealth of religious themed content inside.
Very nice condition, 32 pages, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inches.

BELLOWS FALLS INTELLIGENCER, Vermont, January 20, 1823  This newspaper has news of the day, topical articles and a few advertisements. An uncommon title.

Complete in four pages, untrimmed, in good condition.

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.

THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), November, 1810  A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 8 pages is: "Biography - Memoir of Mr. Stephen Hallett Golding" with a wealth of religious themed content inside including lengthy on: "Character of Jesus Christ".
Very nice condition, 32 pages, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inches.

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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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

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,

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, Dec. 28, 1795

• President George Washington
• State of the Union Address - SOTU (S.O.U.)

Almost the entire front page is taken up with the President's: "SPEECH" being George Washington's annual state-of-the-union address for the year 1795, a tradition he started in his first administration and which continues to this day.
The "Speech" is prefaced with: "This day, precisely at 12 o'clock, The President of the United States met both Houses of Congress in the hall of

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".

The

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 28, 1794

• President George Washington

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

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 newspaper founded

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, June 2, 1806

• Shawnee Prophet Tenskwatawa
• Spiritual revitalization movement

Page 2 has a letter from Vincennes in the Indiana Territory concerning: "...the Delaware Indians have burnt several...of their nation & condemned several others to undergo the same fat. A prophet it seems, appeared among them...the Great Spirit...commanded him to tell the Indian that it was his will they should destroy all those who drink spiritous liquors...". 
The back page has: "An

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.

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

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

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 Mountain in

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. Complete in 4

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 irregularity along

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 Congress

CITIZEN SOLDIER, Norwich, Vermont, Sept. 11, 1840

• Misspelled masthead title

"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. 
The most intriguing aspect of this issue is that the title is misspelled. See the photo for "Citizen Soldire" which I suspect was corrected in the next issue.
Eight pages, even toning, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 in., a rare &

THE CONCORD HERALD & NEW HAMPSHIRE INTELLIGENCER, Sept. 7, 1790

• Treaty of New York
• Creek Nation - Indians
• President George Washington
• Southeast boundaries dispute

A rather scarce title, existing for just 4 years. Only 3 American institutions have this date in their collections.

The most significant content is the printing of President George Washington's historic Treaty with the Creek Nation (also known as The Treaty of New York). See photos for portions. Background information is also provided

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 26, 1806  The back page is mostly taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One of the Acts concerns providing money for the support of the military, and another for erecting lighthouses in Massachusetts.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.

Background: This rare, unbound May 26, 1806 issue of Spooner's Vermont Journal offers a pristine window into early American governance, notably

WINDSOR FEDERAL GAZETTE, Vermont, Feb. 21, 1804

• re. The Louisiana Purchase

Page 2 hasa report: "LOUISIANA" noting: "The bill giving effect to the Laws of the United States in Louisiana, which had come from the Senate...was taken up in committee of the whole. After a lengthy debate the amendment...for constituting Natchez as a port of entry was concurred in...".
Page 3 has two brief reports concerning Louisiana.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a few small binding holes affect a few words in

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, nice condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration.

WINDSOR FEDERAL GAZETTE, Vermont, June 28, 1803  The front page has a lengthy report headed: "Horrid Cruelty of Bonaparte!"
Page 3 has an item noting: "Dispatches were received...from Mr. Monroe. Nothing official has transpired...The profound silence which is observed concerning our own affairs, and the situation of Louisiana, is rather inauspicious. ...we may draw a very strong inference of unfavorable news from their silence."
This is a quite scarce title as it existed from just 1801 thru

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

THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 22, 1798

• 18th century American publication

The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a: "Treasury Department" report signed: Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury.
Page 2 has much reporting on: "Proceedings of the Federal Congress" concerning the state of the Union, & page 3 has an ad: "Free Masons!" noting that: "...the Jerusalem Lodge will celebrate the Festival of St. John...".
Four pages, very nice

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, Dec. 8, 1794

• President George Washington
• State of the Union Address

Certainly the prime content takes most of page 3, being the: "SPEECH Of His Excellency George Washington, Esq." to Congress, which was his annual state-of-the-union address. It is signed in type at its conclusion: Geo. Washington. Within the address, Washington notes the issues of the day, the events of 1794, and some thoughts about the future.
The presidential annual address was a tradition

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

WASHINGTON COUNTY POST; AND ADVOCATE OF POPULAR EDUCATION, Salem, New York, Nov. 2, 1831

• Rare pre-Civil War publication
• 19th century Washington County

A very elusive title, this being the first we have offered. This is from a small town in Northern New York, close to the Vermont border.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various foxing, good condition.

Background:The Washington County Post; and Advocate of Popular Education was a 19th-century newspaper that combined local news coverage with