"The Slave" (anonymous), a poem from the slave state of Maryland...
Great description of America's first capitol building...
Item #670165
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
1870 Anti-Slavery Society... Wendell Phillips...
Item #669451
April 11, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 11, 1870
* Anti-Slavery Society at Apollo Hall
* Wendell Phillips - Lucretia Mott
The top of page 4 has one column headings: "Anti-Slavery's Wake" "Wendell Phillips' Farewell..." (see)
Complete with 12 pages, some spine wear, generally in good condition.... See More
1874 death of Charles Sumner....
Item #668990
March 12, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 12, 1874
* Charles Sumner death (1st report)
* American politician - Massachusetts senator
* Anti-slavery leader - Civil Rights advocate
The top of the page 3 has one column headings: "SUMNER" "Sudden Death of the Great Massachusetts Senator" "He Passes Away Quietly After Dreadful Suffering" "Last Acts And Words" and... See More
Harriett Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #667756
October 28, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 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
The General Hunter "emancipation" controversy...
Item #665405
May 23, 1862
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, May 23, 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.
Page 3 has nice reporting concerning the General David Hunter "emancipation" controversy, in which he issued an emancipation proclamation fo... See More
New York & Pennsylvania Canals...
Item #665336
December 28, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 28, 1833. Featured in this issue is report on the Pennsylvania and New York canals. Additional articles include reports on an anti-slavery convention, banking, the Department of Navy, and more.
Sixteen pages, octavo-size, in nice condition.
Abolishing the slave trade in England... Victor Hugo poem...
Item #664831
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1833 The prime report is taken from the: "Proceedings In Parliament" which includes a somewhat inconspicuous--yet noteworthy report: "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 Abolition Act of 1833 whic
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This would be the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 whic
Emancipation Proclamation & battle of Antietam...
Item #663859
October 4, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 4, 1862 Page 3 contains the complete and historically significant printing of the Emancipation Proclamation signed in type by the President: Abraham Lincoln, & headed: "The Abolition of Slavery--A Proclamation". There is also a nice page 2 editorial concerning the Emancipation Proclamation headed: "Slavery Practically Abolished" whi... See More
Greeley vs. Lincoln... General Banks and colored soldiers...
Item #663388
April 29, 1864
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, April 29, 1864
* anti-slavery title
* Abe Lincoln vs. Greeley
A very famous anti-slavery newspaper published by the noted emancipator William Lloyd Garrison. The ornate engraving in the masthead features three scenes: a slave auction, an image of Jesus breaking the bonds of the oppressors, and a slave family about to depart for their journey to emancipation.
Am... See More
Revival of the Southern slave trade?
Item #662769
March 6, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, March 6, 1858
* African slave trade resumes
* Southern States pass bill (Louisiana)
Page 4 has an article headed: "Revival of the African Slave Trade in the Southern States". the article includes: "Some of our n****r worshiping contemporaries have started off upon a new scent. A bill has been passed by the Louisiana House...authorizing the importation i... See More
Anti-slavery newspaper: John Greenleaf Whitter a candidate for Congress...
Item #662381
October 20, 1842
EMANCIPATOR AND FREE AMERICAN, Boston, Oct. 20, 1842
* Anti-slavery newspaper from Boston
* Much on politics and related slavery issues
* Engraving of The Cedar of Lebanon
A newspaper focused on freedom for slaves. Page 2 has an illustrated notice for: "James G. Birney for President..."for the Liberty ticket.
Articles include: "J.G. Whittier's Letter of Acceptance... See More
President Johnson's policies at the end of the war...
Item #662202
July 26, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, July 26, 1865 From shortly after the end of the Civil War, some of the articles are headed: "Policy of Johnson's Administration" "Johnson & Brownlow" "The Monroe Doctrine--Another Discordant Element in the Abolition Party" "News of the Week" & much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Described as "The Hot... See More
Rare Confederate title from Mississippi on the Battle of Perryville...
Item #661765
October 17, 1862
DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN, Jackson, Oct. 17, 1862 Certainly one of the more rare Confederate titles we have offered. This is a volume one issue.
Among the front page articles are: "Abolition Meetings at the North" "Resolutions" "Yankee Officers Marrying Negroes" "List of Casualties in the 40th Mississippi Reg. at the Battle of Corinth, Oct. 4trh, 1862".
Pa... See More
Commodore Phillips & Botany Bay, Australia...
Item #661707
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, April, 1788* Botany Bay, Australia - Admiral Arthur Phillip
* Northern plantations act to discourage the slave trade
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 ... See More
The 1st African-American slave to formally practice medicine...
Item #660785
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), January, 1789 * James Derham, esteemed and promoted by Dr. Benjamin Rush - 1st African American (and slave) to officially practice medicine
* Thomas Fuller - an uneducated slave with incredible mathematical ability
* Reflections upon Lexington & Concord
The most noteworthy article begins on page 61 under the heading, "At a meeting of the ... See More
William Gannaway Brownlow & the Negroes...
Item #660168
May 25, 1867
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1867
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
* Tennessee governor - anti-slavery abolitionist
The front page has a article headed: "Gov. Brownlow Addresses the [Blacks]" (see) Also front page reporting on the ongoing American Indian Wars.
Complete with all 8 pages, good condition.
The Mormon war ends... Mormons to dissolve the church?...
Item #657696
October 26, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Oct. 26, 1844
Over a full column is taken up with a report with a small head: "Illinois. The Mormon war" which is mostly taken up with a letter which begins: "The war is ended and the troops are en route for home. This day the Governor held a treaty with the individuals against whom writs had been issued for being engaged in ... See More
Re: the abolition of the Slave Trade...
Rare mention of 'Africans' (living in Boston) holding a special day of thanksgiving...
Item #657040
July 13, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 13, 1812 In addition to multiple acts signed by President James Madison, and multiple War of 1812-themed reports, page 3, under "THANKSGIVING," has a rare mention of "The Africans in Boston" (African Americans?) holding a day of thanksgiving commemorating the abolition of the Slave Trade. Details of a related march are provided, with th... See More
End of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment...
Item #656896
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
District of Columbia emancipated... Battle of Shiloh...
Item #656670
April 17, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1862
* President Lincoln emancipates the slaves in Washington, D.C.
* Battle of Shiloh - Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee
The most noteworthy content is found on the back page: "Important Message of the President to Congress" "The Abolition of Slavery in the District of Columbia" "The Bill for that Purpose Signed by the President" wi... See More
Gobrecht Dollar (?)... Mormonism...
Abolition of slavery (W. C. Johnson speech)... Woman's anti-slavery convention...
Item #656467
November 21, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 21, 1840
* The new coin (Gobrecht Dollar?)
* Mormon conference
* Much on the abolition of slavery
This issue contains coverage on the recent Presidential Election between Harrison and Van Buren, still awaiting all the votes to be received. Inside is a portion of the lengthy "Speech of W. C. Johnson, of MD. on the Subject of t... See More
Caracas & Cartagena independence... rare mention of The Inquisition...
Item #654820
February 1, 1812
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1812 Page 7 has under the heading: "South America" which mentions the manifesto of Cartagena, stating in part that in the previous November, they had declared themselves to be: "A FREE, SOVEREIGN AND INDEPENDENT STATE..." and continues: "The first fruit of freedom of Carthagena, was the abolition of the INQUISITION;... See More
Senate passes the Thirteenth Amendment outlawing slavery...
Item #654252
May 4, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 4, 1864
* Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
* 13th passes U.S. Senate - Abolition of slavery
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A very nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States of America. The key content within this issues is found on the back page: "Amendment of the Constitution", which i... See More
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
Commenting on the Battle of Murfreesboro...
Item #653807
January 14, 1863
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, January 14, 1863
* Battle of Stones River
* Murfreesboro TN Tennessee
* Capital of the Confederacy
Among the front page reports are: ""Congress Yesterday", "Affairs In The Valley", "Yankees Threatening the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad", "Confederate States Congress", "Northern News", "... 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
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
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* 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
"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...
Item #650775
August 13, 1852
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, August 13, 1852
* Extremely rare title
We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Douglass was perhaps the most famous 19th century African-American abolitionist who ... See More
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
Lincoln's inauguration and inaugural address, from a racist's perspective...
Item #649988
March 11, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK, March 11, 1865
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 2nd presidential inauguration
* A pro-white title, anti-abolition title
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.
Und... See More
Creating many cities in the Midwest... Liberating slaves...
Item #649984
July 4, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 4, 1818
* Western emigration
* Emancipation of slaves
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 sta... 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 rebels run away...
Item #648890
April 4, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 4, 1862 Among the column heads on the Civil War on pg. 5 are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Abolition of Slavery In The District" "A Villainous Rebel Respited" "The Siege of Island No. 10" "A Gallant Exploit" "Expedition Against the Rebel Forts" "The Rebels Run Away, as Usual".
Eight pages, nice con... 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
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
With an anti-slavery poem... the Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands...
Item #645248
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1791 * Early Hawaiian Islands
* Anti-slavery poem
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-sla... 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
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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
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* 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
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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
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*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
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
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
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