America prohibits the importation of slaves...
Item #654167
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1807 Under: "Abstract of Foreign Occurrences" is a brief yet notable report: "The American Congress has passed a bill for the abolition of the slave trade, by a majority of 24---the numbers being ayes 73, noes 49." This refers to the significant "Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves" which was signed into la... See More
Abolition of the slave trade in England becomes official...
Item #654166
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1807 Within this issue is a report from Parliament, datelined March 16, beginning: "On the motion for the 3rd reading of the Slave Trade Abolition Bill, Mr. Hibbert entered at great length into a vindication of the trade..." with more (see photos), including: "...Sir P. Francis, Messrs. Lyttleton, H. Thornton, Barham, and Wil... See More
The General Hunter emancipation proclamation controversy...
Item #653156
September 29, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 29, 1862
* General David Hunter
* re. his emancipation Proclamation
* President Abraham Lincoln rebuffs
Although there is nice Civil War coverage on the front page, the best content is on page 4 where is found: "The Proclamation", "The Emancipation Manifesto of Gen. Hunter and the Counter Blast of the President", "Mr. Lincoln... See More
Reporting the infamous beating of Senator Sumner by Rep. Brooks...
Item #653014
May 23, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1856
* Charles Sumner & Preston Brooks
* "Bleeding Kansas" Congress attack
* Best title to be had from nation's capital
In the annals of Congressional history few events would prove as bazaar as the beating of Senator Charles Sumner on the floor of the Senate by Representative Preston Brooks. Many website provi... See More
Creating many cities in the Midwest... Liberating slaves...
Item #652931
July 4, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 4, 1818 A great issue on the beginnings of some notable cities in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois with an article headed: "The Public Lands" beginning: "...I proceed in this letter to give a brief account of the several land offices now in operation for the sale of the public lands in the states of Ohio and Indiana, and the adjoining territorie... See More
A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin"... Multiple reactions......
Item #652535
February 24, 1853
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., February 24, 1853
* Harriet Beecher Stowe
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book fo... See More
Exploring the pyramids of Egypt, with a foldout plate...
Item #652445
January 1, 1788
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1788 Perhaps the most interesting article is: "Remarks on the Descriptions of the Pyramids of Egypt" which is very early on the exploration of the pyramids. King Tut's tomb was not breached until the 1920's. Included is a nice foldout plate with 5 views of it, which of which show interior chambers (see images). There is a "Let... See More
"The Slave" (anonymous), a poem from the slave state of Maryland...
Great description of America's first capitol building...
Item #652290
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, June, 1789 This is the 6th issue of this uncommon magazine by famed publisher Isaiah Thomas. When it comes to noteworthy content, it is hard to know where to begin.Starting from the back is the poem, "The Slave," (author anonymous) which is a thought-provoking anti-slavery poem printed in the slave-state of Maryland. Also interestin... See More
Harriett Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #652268
October 7, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 1852 This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book form, and it is common consensu... See More
Barbarities at Manassas... Famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #652208
May 9, 1862
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Massachusetts, May 9, 1862 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see). Among the articles are: "The Army Not Abolition" "The Negroes & the Northern States" "Expulsion ... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper supporting Martin VanBuren for President...
Item #652013
October 10, 1840
THE MAGICIAN, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10, 1840 A quite scarce campaign newspaper which existed for the sole purpose of promoting Martin Van Buren for President. The newspaper lasted but 18 issues (plus a "Extra" edition) from June 27 - Oct. 26, 1840. Not surprisingly the content is almost entirely political. A few of the articles include: "Freemen! To The Rescue!!!"... See More
The controversial Kansas-Nebraska Bill... Slave case of Anthony Burns...
Item #652008
June 1, 1854
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1854 pages 2 and 4 have a great deal of reporting on the discussion is Congress concerning the Kansas-Nebraska Act. It was signed into law on May 30, 1854, the day prior to this issue.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was an 1854 bill that mandated “popular sovereignty", allowing settlers of a territory to decide whether slavery would be allowed... See More
Harper's Ferry details... A plan for the abolition of slavery...
Item #651593
October 22, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 22, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
The top of the front page has: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "More Views & Opinions of Old Brown--The Preliminary Legal Proceedings--Hot Pursuit of Bill Cook--Old Brown's History of Himself." Also included on the front page is: "Key... See More
Caracas & Carthagena independence... rare mention of The Inquisition...
Item #651247
February 1, 1812
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1812
* Carthagena's independence
* Rare mention of The Inquisition
* Report from Caracas re: their independence
Page 7 has under the heading, "South America," makes mention of the manifesto of Carthagena, stating in part that in the previous November, they had declared themselves to be: "A FREE, SOVER... See More
The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 is enacted...
Slavery abolished in the British Empire... a West Indies report...
Item #650813
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1834
* Slavery is abolished in the British Empire
* A report from the West Indies
Although inconspicuous, page 421 has a noteworthy report from the West Indies regarding the emancipation of the slaves in that region as a result of the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. Also present are articles regarding the
... See More
* Slavery is abolished in the British Empire
* A report from the West Indies
Although inconspicuous, page 421 has a noteworthy report from the West Indies regarding the emancipation of the slaves in that region as a result of the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. Also present are articles regarding the
Slave uprising in Jamaica...
Item #650281
February 25, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 25, 1832 Within this issue is an article with a small heading: "Jamaica" with the report beginning: "We have awful details of the late proceedings of the slaves in this island One hundred and fifty estates had been laid waste by fire...More than two thousand slaves had been killed or executed--hung up by scores, and without ... See More
Early anti-slavery newspaper with fine content......
Item #650090
May 22, 1846
THE HERALD OF FREEDOM, Concord, New Hampshire, May 22, 1846 A semi-monthly anti-slavery newspaper done by Nathaniel Peabody Rogers. (see hyperlink for much on him & the newspaper) Articles included are "Letters from 'The Old Man of the Mountain'"; "The Death of Torrey"; "President Polk's Piety"; "The Shakers"; and more.
Four pages, lit... See More
Lincoln's inaugural and inaugural address, from a racist's perspective...
Item #649988
March 11, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK, March 11, 1865 Fine coverage of Abraham Lincoln's second inauguration & inaugural address. Keep in mind that this was a racist newspaper in the North, calling itself: "An Anti-Abolition Democratic Paper For White Men" on the back page.
Understanding this, it is interesting to read the ftpg. article: "An Inauguration Scene" which begins: ... See More
Mehmed VI... last Sultan of Ottoman Empire....
Item #649559
November 18, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1922
* Mehmed VI - last sultan of Ottoman Empire
* Abolition of the Ottoman Sultanate
The front page has a one column heading: "SULTAN IN FLIGHT ON BRITISH WARSHIP" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 30 pages, a little irregular along the spine, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #648779
November 6, 1863
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Nov. 6, 1863
* Rare & famous anti-slavery title
* Slave auction illustration - Civil War era
This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by William Lloyd Garrison, featuring a terrific masthead with 3 vignettes including a slave auction and slaves being emancipated (see). The ftpg. begins with: "Rebel Terms of Peace". Reports inside include: "On... See More
The Vicksburg "Outrage": five gamblers hanged, rumors of a slave revolt...
Item #648604
August 1, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1835
* John Murrell slave revolt
* "Great West Land Pirate"
* Vicksburg, Mississippi
The ftpg. has an editorial headed: "Vicksburg Outrage" which comments on the: "...official account of the hanging of five gamblers at Vicksburg, Miss...". This concerns the angry mob which decided to expel all professional ... See More
History is about to be made...
Item #648536
March 29, 1861
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, March 29, 1861
* From the origin of the Civil War just prior to the outbreak
South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union which it did on Dec. 20, 1860. Plus the war began in Charleston harbor with the bombing of Fort Sumter just two weeks after the date of this issue.
The front page has: "United States Army & Navy News&q... See More
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
Mustering out Negro troops...
Item #647558
September 20, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1865
* Henry Wirz trial
* Jefferson Davis
From shortly after the end of the Civil War but still with war-related reports including: "Returned Soldiers" "The Real Abolition Platform of Ohio" "Mustering Out Negro Troops" "The Wirz Trial" "Trouble Brewing in the Abolition Camp" "Jefferson Davis&q... See More
Slavery is abolished in Tennessee...
Item #647538
January 15, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 15, 1865
* Slavery abolished in Tennessee
* Rosser's Beverly raid - West Virginia
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "TENNESSEE" "Abolition of Slavery Throughout the State" "West Virginia" "Beverly Court House Attacked by the Enemy" "Richmond" and more. Much more war reporting on pages 4, 5 &am... See More
Advertisements for Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #647284
September 30, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 1852
* Harriet Beecher Stowe
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book... See More
John Brown's insurrection at Harper's Ferry...
Item #647176
November 23, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 23, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Front page column heads include: "The Harper's Ferry Invasion" "Continued Excitement Throughout Virginia" "Old Brown's Commentaries on Beecher's Sermon" "The Feeling In Washington" "The Latest from Charlestown" &... See More
Civil War map of the Petersburg vicinity...
Item #646643
February 8, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 8, 1865
* Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia
The top of the front page has a Civil War map headed: "THE RECENT MOVEMENT. Scene of the Operations on the 5th Inst. at Hatcher's Run". Many nice one column war heads including: "RICHMOND" "Grant's Diplomacy Resumed" "Details Up to the Latest Moment" "WILMINGTON&qu... See More
Rare title with the original outer wrappers...
Item #646465
October 1, 1790
THE MONTHLY REVIEW ENLARGED, London, October, 1790 This very uncommon title still has the blue/green outer wrappers. These wrappers are in remarkably nice condition as more typically they are quite worn.
The front wrapper includes the title/index page. Among the articles included are: "Bruce's Travels to discover the Source of the Nile" concluded; "Governor Philip's V... See More
Presidential Proclamation concerning the blockade during the War of 1812...
Item #646298
July 6, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 6, 1814
* War of 1812 blockade
Page 2 has: "President of the U. States of America. A PROCLAMATION" concerning the blockade on the Atlantic coast, signed in type: James Madison. Also: "From the Montreal Papers" "Halifax Papers" " 'Reported Peace Prospect" "Abolition of the Slave Trade" and other tidbits.
F... See More
With an anti-slavery poem... the Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands...
Item #645310
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1791 Among the articles are: "Some Account of the Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands" which is Hawaii; "Animated Portrait of African Servitude" "On the Power of Money" & much more.Of note is a poem titled: "Monimba: A True Story", an anti-slavery poem which depicts a fictional, pregnant Igbo s... See More
Early anti-slavery Louisville, Kentucky...
Item #644033
August 11, 1849
THE EXAMINER, Louisville, Kentucky, August 11, 1849 A quite scarce newspaper anti-slavery newspaper which lasted but 2 1/2 years, from June, 1847 thru December 9, 1849 Page 2 has much content concerning the recent election and the slavery/anti-slavery issue and candidates. One article; "Not a Defeat but a Delay" begins: "No Emancipationist ought to be discouraged by the ... See More
Mehmed VI... last Sultan of Ottoman Empire....
Item #643837
November 17, 1922
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 17, 1922
* Mehmed VI - last sultan of Ottoman Empire
* Abolition of the Ottoman Sultanate
The front page has a one column heading: "SULTAN FLEES TO SAVE LIFE" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sport and advertismeents of the day. Complete in 48 pages, light toning, some spine wear, generally in good condition.... See More
Obituary of the famed abolitionist William Wilberforce...
Item #643573
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1833 Near the back is the: "Obituary - William Wilberforce" (see hyperlink) which takes over 3 pages. Wilberforce was a member of Parliament who lead the charge to abolish slavery. The historic Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 would receive the Royal Assent on Aug. 26, less than a month after his death. See the hyperlink for
... See More
Action on the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833...
Item #643547
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1833
* Slavery Abolition Act 1833
* Royal assent - British Empire
"Proceedings In Parliament" begins with: "The Slavery Abolition Bill, after some discussion, was read a second time, and committed. The third reading of the Jews' Civil Disabilities Bill was opposed by Messrs. Finch, C. Bruce..." with
... See More
* Slavery Abolition Act 1833
* Royal assent - British Empire
"Proceedings In Parliament" begins with: "The Slavery Abolition Bill, after some discussion, was read a second time, and committed. The third reading of the Jews' Civil Disabilities Bill was opposed by Messrs. Finch, C. Bruce..." with
Abolishing the slave trade in England... Victor Hugo poem...
Item #643530
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1833 The prime report is taken from the: "Proceedings In Parliament" near the back, which includes a somewhat inconspicuous--yet noteworthy--report reading: "Mr. Stanley brought in a Bill for the Abolition of Slavery, and for the compensation of the owners of slaves. Read a first time." This would be the Slavery Abol
... See More
Abolishing the slave trade in England...
Item #643459
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1807
*From history to the movie "Amazing Grace"
* William Wilberforce & his efforts to abolish the slave trade
Within this 90+ page issue is a report from the House of Lords datelined Feb. 5, which begins: "The debate on the Slave Trade Abolition Bill was resumed by Lord Grenville who repeated all his former ar
... See More
*From history to the movie "Amazing Grace"
* William Wilberforce & his efforts to abolish the slave trade
Within this 90+ page issue is a report from the House of Lords datelined Feb. 5, which begins: "The debate on the Slave Trade Abolition Bill was resumed by Lord Grenville who repeated all his former ar
Commodore Phillips & Botany Bay, Australia...
Item #643445
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, April, 1788 Within this issue is a report concerning Commodore Phillips at Botany Bay reading: "The Botany fleet arrived at the Cape on the 13th of October, after a passage from Rio de Janeiro of only five weeks & four days. Commodore Phillips, after supplying the ships with sea stores, means to purchase live stock of every kind the country affor... See More
Slaves and their African homeland...
Item #643211
June 24, 1820
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 24, 1820 Page 2 has: "Colony of Free Blacks in Africa" which is: "...an asylum for such of our free blacks as are willing to return to the country of their ancestors..." taking about 3/4 of a column. Also: "Piracies begins: "Three persons have just suffered death at Boston for piracy & murder...". Further on is a r... See More
The Oneida Community explains itself... Front page print...
Item #643015
March 22, 1861
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, March 22, 1861
* Pre Civil War era
* Oneida Community print
The front page features a very nice print of a "Community Dwelling at Oneida", plus most of the front page is taken up with explaining to the curious just what the Oneida Community is all about, including many subheads such as: "Religious Foundation & Principles" "Social ... See More
Lincoln's famous letter to Greeley...
Item #639618
August 30, 1862
NEW YORK ARGUS, New York City, Aug. 30, 1862
* Famous Abraham Lincoln letter
* Horace Greeley
A quite rare title, perhaps the first we have offered? Page 5 has one of the more famous letters from Abraham Lincoln being his reply to Horace Greeley's editorial of August 20, "A Prayer of Twenty Millions" (see the hyperlink for this), which urged emancipation. Lincoln replies... See More
The Emancipation Proclamation... In a pro-South newspaper...
Item #638992
September 24, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1862 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 free the slaves on January 1 of the coming year.
The introductory subheads would be of no surprise as... See More
J.Q. Adams and the petition from slaves...
Item #638407
February 18, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 18, 1837
* John Quincy Adams
* Slavery - abolition
Beginning on the ftpg. and continuing for over 4 pages is: "Mr. Adams and the Petition From Slaves", an interesting situation about which a website is devoted (see). Most of the balance of the issue is taken up with detailed reports from Congress.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor tr... See More
Slavery and Mormons...
Item #637998
October 8, 1845
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Oct. 8, 1845 Page 2 has; "Anti-Slavery in Maryland" and "Instruction of Slaves". Page 3 has: "The Mormon Disturbances" which begins: "Our last account left the Mormons at Warsaw in pursuit of the enemy who, after burning up the Mormon dwellings, had fled on the first approach of danger & crossed the river to Missouri...&q... See More
Racing at Saratoga... Will of a former slave... Anti-slavery agitation...
Item #636138
August 9, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 9, 1865 The front page has: "Sports of the Turf - The Second Day of the Saratoga Meeting - The Coveted Bauble Won by the Horse Kentucky", Page 3 has: "Death of an Ex-Slave at the Almshouse - His Will" which has the will of Denison wherein he leaves all his worldly belongings to the person that had been attending to him. Page 4 has "The Anti-Slave... See More
Panama... Diamond mines... Stephen A. Douglas on slavery...
Item #633666
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1859 This issue contains "Something About Diamonds" which takes 12 pages and contains many illustrations on mining and cutting. Also included are: "Tropical Journeyings - Panama" (which includes content and an image related to General Morgan's capture of Panama along with several other related prints of Old... See More
Early anti-slavery Louisville, Kentucky...
Item #631690
August 18, 1849
THE EXAMINER, Louisville, Kentucky, August 18, 1849 A quite scarce newspaper anti-slavery newspaper which lasted but 2 1/2 years, from June, 1847 thru December 9, 1849 Over a column on the ftpg. is taken up with: "The Men of the Revolution -- Their Views of Slavery." Other items within: "The Accountability of Slaveholders"; "Voting in Kentucky"; "The ... See More
"Memphis" newspaper printed in Atlanta, Georgia... Jefferson Davis' stirring address to his soldiers...
Item #631573
February 14, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 14, 1864
* Very rare Confederate title
See the bottom of this listing for the fascinating history of this newspaper. Among the front page items are: "President Davis' Address to the Army" which is rather lengthy & signed in type: Jefferson Davis. This is a very nice, rousing address to his soldiers having near the end:&... See More
End of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment...
Item #631208
July 21, 1865
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, July 21, 1865
* Rare anti-slavery title by William Lloyd Garrison
* End of 54th Massachusetts Infantry regiment
* African American - colored troops
This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
T... See More
Advertisements for the sale of Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #631170
June 17, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 17, 1852
* Harriet Beecher Stowe
Page 3 has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "Uncle Tom's Cabin: Or, Life Among The Lowly. By Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe. For sale, wholesale and retail..." and the other begins: "Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's Great Story, firs... See More
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