Details on the Declaration of Independence, by an eye-witness...
Item #644842
June 28, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 28, 1817 Inside has more than a full page headed: "Declaration of Independence" dated at Philadelphia, June 16, 1817. This is a lengthy letter from Thomas McKean, a member of the Continental Congress & signer of the Declaration of Independence, in which he clarifies the errors noted concerning the men who had actually declare... See More
The Battle of Long Island... Patrick Henry...
Item #644366
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1776 * Battle of Long Island
* Patrick Henry
The first article is a: "Debate on the Motion for Referring the Hessian Treaty to the Committee of Supply, Concluded: "which has much great discussion on using Hessian soldiers to assist in the war against America, beginning: "The method hitherto pursued to quell the rebellion in North... See More
Dealing with Virginians out of the country before the Declaration of Independence...
Item #643348
August 14, 1779
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 14, 1779 page 2 has a letter from New York which notes: "...ship the Panther...which she took without opposition near Boston. She was first seen under provincial colours, then English, & when the Panther came near her she hoisted French...had in her hold 50 pieces of cannon, 350 barrels of gunpowder..." (see).
Half a page is taken up w... See More
The premiere issue of the war: the Declaration of Independence…
Item #643255
August 17, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, August 17, 1776 The front page contains a naval report from Philadelphia, carrying over to page 2, plus a report from General Howe noting: "…the rebels had more than 100 pieces of cannon for the defense of New York…it is no wonder he has not been more successful…" and more. There is reference to Bunker Hill in another brief report. Yet ano... See More
Jim Bowie amongst the Indians in Texas...
Item #642498
March 26, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 26, 1836 Within are several articles concerning the Texas war for independence. "Letter from the War Department" is concerning Indian tribes and is quite lengthy & detailed. A report headed: "News From Texas" mentions: "...volunteers are returning from Texas...they have found any thing else there than food for a frolic... See More
Incredibly historic!
Announcement that the Constitution has been created...
Item #640371
September 18, 1787
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, September 18, 1787
* First announcement that the Constitution of the United States has been finalized
* In regards to historic announcements in U.S. history, this is rivaled only by the announcement that the Declaration of Independence had been signed
A singularly historic newspaper and the first time this issue has been ... See More
Colonial currency from Pennsylvania...
Item #639327
April 10, 1777
Colonial currency: Pennsylvania, three pence note dated April 10, 1777. A decorative border plus an engraving of the Penna. coat-of-arms along with the text. The reverse has: "To counterfeit is DEATH" along with "Three Pence, Philadelphia, printed by John Dunlap" and the year 1777. John Dunlap was also the printer of the Declaration of Independence. One signature, measure... See More
To Mecca & Medina...
Item #633663
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1857 Featured in this issue are interesting prints of the travels to Mecca and Medina with lengthy text being included along with these prints as well.Also included are "The Animal Declaration of Independence"; "An Earthquake in Honduras"; and more interesting stories, news and illustrations.
Complete in 150+ pages,... See More
Law lectures by a signer of the Declaration of Independence...
Item #633300
February 4, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, February 4, 1791
* James Wilson college lectures
* Declaration of Independence signer
The front page has a notice headed "Law Lectures", that reads, in part: "By the Honorable James Wilson, L.L.D. Professor of Laws in the College and Academy of Philadelphia, will be delivered on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday...at the ... See More
Colonial currency from Pennsylvania...
Item #632856
April 10, 1777
Colonial currency: Pennsylvania, three pence note dated April 10, 1777. A decorative border plus an engraving of the Penna. coat-of-arms along with the text. The reverse has: "To counterfeit is DEATH" along with "Three Pence, Philadelphia, printed by John Dunlap" and the year 1777. John Dunlap was also the printer of the Declaration of Independence. One signature, two old... See More
The Declaration of Independence... Reports on the Civil War...
Item #632584
May 9, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, May 9, 1861 Among the articles within are: "Treason In New Orleans" "The Plot to Dissolve the Union Avowed Seven Years Ago" "Aid & Comfort to the Enemy" "The War Movement" & much more. Also reports on the events in Congress from June 8 thru July 4 on the creation of the Declaration of Independence including a printin... See More
The Declaration of Independence... Reports on the Civil War...
Item #632103
May 9, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, May 9, 1861
* Rare pro-Confederate title
* First weeks of the Civil War
Among the articles within are: "Treason In New Orleans" "The Plot to Dissolve the Union Avowed Seven Years Ago" "Aid & Comfort to the Enemy" "The War Movement" & much more. Also reports on the events in Congress from June 8 thru July 4 on... See More
The Battle of Long Island & Washington's retreat...
Item #631696
September 11, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Sept. 11, 1776
* Battle of Long Island - Brooklyn
* George Washington vs. William Howe
* American Revolutionary War original
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a Resolve from Congress which provides for those soldiers injured in the course of duty, signed in type by the President of Congress: John Hancock. Much of the balance of the fr... See More
Death of John Hancock...
Item #629231
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1793* John Hancock death (1st report)
* American revolution patriot
* Declaration of Independence fame
Although there is a wide range of interesting articles in the body of this issue, certainly the most significant is one of the more inconspicuous, being the announcement of the death of John Hancock. Perhaps it is not unexpected that... See More
Criticizing Lincoln's state-of-the-union address...
Item #626250
December 12, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 12, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address criticized
* General P. G. T. Beauregard letter
Among the articles are a lengthy ftpg. report: "The President's Message" which is commentary on Lincoln's recent state-of-the-union address. Most of pg. 2 has: "Report of the Secretary of War". Other items inclu... See More
The Declaration of Independence...
Item #622583
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776 * Original Declaration of Independence... the complete text
* As reported from Great Britain
It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find an issue containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing o... See More
Handsome issue from the midst of the Revolutionary War...
Item #620525
May 8, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 8, 1779
* Great masthead engraving for display
* Rare Revolutionary War title
The front page has an "Act" and "A Supplement to an Act", passed by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, each signed in type: John Bayard & John Morris.
Page 2 has three letters that appeared in London papers, each discu... See More
Much war content in a scarce American title...
Item #609444
May 15, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, May 15, 1776 This is certainly one of the less common titles from the Revolutionary War, and nice to have an issue dated within 7 weeks of the Declaration of Independence. The front page has a wide variety of news reports including some items on the Revolutionary War. Bits include: "...account that on the 31st of Dec. the provincials attempted t... See More
Celebrating the nation's centennial...
Item #606600
July 5, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 5, 1876 This 12 page issue has much reporting on the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the centennial of the 4th of July. The entire front page is taken up with reports on the: "Dawn Of A New Century" in New York & Philadelphia, with additional reports inside as well.
Light toning, minor margin tears, a few archival mends, generally g... See More
Last signer of the Declaration of Independence dies... Jackson re-elected...
Item #605905
November 17, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 17, 1832
* Death of Charles Carroll: signer of the Declaration of Independence
* Andrew Jackson re-elected President
The front page has a lengthy editorial which begins:
"The presidential election has so far proceeded as to render the result certain, that "Andrew Jackson of Tennessee" will be re-elected president, and... See More
President Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #600624
December 6, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 6, 1834
* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
The prime content in this issue would be the annual state-of-the-union address, contained in full on seven pages & signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson. An extremely lengthy address, touching upon a wide variety of topics & events in the process of reviewing t... See More
Cincinnati, Ohio... The Declaration of Independence...
Item #598999
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1883 Within this issue is an illustration by F.S. Church entitled "The Witch's Daughter"; "A Famous London Suburb", "Conventional Art", "The Romanoff's"; "The Declaration of Independence in a New Light"; "The Second Generation of Englishmen in America"; "Cincinnati"... See More
How Virginia dealt with patriots & traitors...
Item #592255
August 20, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 20, 1779 Page 3 under "America" has a report from the Committee of the House of Delegates in Virginia, which includes: "...those inhabitants of this state who were beyond sea at the commencement of hostilities at Lexington, & have not since by overt acts adhered to the public enemy, ought still to be deemed citizens of this commonwe... See More
Centennial Exposition of 1876...
Item #590719
September 30, 1876
SUPPLEMENT TO HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 30, 1876
* Centennial Exposition, Fairmount Park
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This is a huge foldout print captioned: "The Centennial---Balloon View Of The Grounds" which gives a terrific overview of it and showing Philadelphia in the background. Rarely do such large, foldout prints from Harper's Weekly survive intact, as they we... See More
Prelude to the creation of the Jewish state...
Item #589944
May 11, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1948
* Creating the Jewish state of Israel
* Jews - Judaica - Palestine
The top of page 19 contains an early report concerning the soon-to-be-announced statehood for Israel, headed: "Jews to Proclaim State Despite U.S." with subhead: "U.N. Assembly Held Limited to Recognizing Accomplished Facts--Questions Asked" and begins: "Despite... See More
Creating the Jewish state in 1948... Jews... Judaica...
Item #589926
May 11, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1948
* Prelude to the Jewish state of Israel
* Jews - Judaica - Palestine
The top of page 19 contains an early report concerning the soon-to-be-announced statehood for Israel, headed: "Jews to Proclaim State Despite U.S." with subhead: "U.N. Assembly Held Limited to Recognizing Accomplished Facts--Questions Asked" and begins: "Despi... See More
Samuel Adams quote...
Item #581970
May 1, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 1, 1811 The frontpage of the issue carries an article "Great National Politics" which begins with some quotes, one being "Resistance to arbitrary and oppressive Laws is the first duty of Freemen" by Samuel Adams. The article is in response to a previous essay from "Leolin" in dealing with democracy. "Is the language ... See More
India adopts it's Constitution...
Item #566609
November 27, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 27, 1949
* India adopts a Constitution
This 100+ page Sunday issue has one column headlines on page 4 that include: "NEW CONSTITUTION ADOPTED BY INDIA".
See photos for complete text. Tells of India adopting their own Constitution being passed by the Constituent Assembly.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
... See More
Death of a Declaration signer, Francis Hopkinson...
Item #563237
May 10, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 10, 1791 Page 3 news includes a report that reads, in full: "Died Suddenly yesterday morning, the Hon. Francis Hopkinson, Esquire, District Judge of the United States, for the state of Pennsylvania. The interests of science and patriotism, will long deplore the loss of this valuable citizen".
Hopkinson was a signatory of th... See More
Halley's Comet....
Item #177564
May 14, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "England's New Sovereign."
This issue has an article with photos of "Britain's World-Mourned King" by Victor Rousseau and a photo of "The New English King and His Family." There is also an article of "The Menace in the Skies--Will Halley's Comet Harm the Eart... See More
Paris Flooded....
Item #177552
February 5, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 5, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Where the Paris Floods Did Their Worst."
There are photos of "The Flooded Section of Paris" and "A Superior Representative of 'The Inferior Sex.'" Also in this issue is an article and photos of "Canada's Athletic Prowess" and the double page i... See More
Judson Harmon....
Item #177452
July 6, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1907
John D. Rockefeller....
Item #177398
July 7, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 7, 1906
Georgia...
Item #177224
October 10, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1903
Harvard-Yale Boating...
Item #177208
June 27, 1903
Indian treaty with the Mennatarees... Thomas Jefferson's financial troubles...
Item #203582
February 18, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1826
* Indian treaty with the Mennataree Indians
* Thomas Jefferson in financial crisis?
The front page has an article which begins: "A treaty with the Belantse-etea, or Mennatarees, was concluded between gen. Atkinson and maj. O'Falon & many chiefs of this tribe at the Lower Mandan village...It provides for a friendly interco... See More
Independence Hall... Mount Vernon...
Item #172168
July 3, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1858 The front page of this issue features a halfpage illustration of 'The Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence, 1776' and also features an article on "The Signers of the Declaration of Independence". An article "Independence Hall, Philadelphia" also features a halfpage illustration 'Independence Hall, Philadelphia,... See More
Fourth of July...
Item #172380
July 14, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, July 14, 1860 Nice ftpg. illustration: "Diagram of the Eclipse of the Sun on July 18, 1860" plus text. Nice fullpg: "Uniforms of the 7th Regiment N.Y. State Militia". Fullpg: "The 4th of July--80 Years Ago" & "The 4th of July--Nowadays", both being displayable.
Complete in 16 pages.
Blacks vote...
Item #173076
March 16, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1867 Nice fullpg: 'Indian Delegations at Washington--Presentation to the President'. Halfpg: 'The Negro at the Ballot Box' shows a Black man voting, being an historic print predating the famous 'First Vote' print by 8 months. Nice print of a very early hose carriage of the N.Y. Fire Dept.
Other news and advertisements of the day are... See More
First reading of the Declaration of Independence...
Item #173424
July 9, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1870 Great full frontpage 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 Pra... See More
Item #173500
April 1, 1871
Harper's WEEKLY, Apr. 1, 1871 Dblpgctrfld: 'Queen Victoria & the Princess Louise--Sketch in the House of Lords at the Opening of Parliament'. 'Street Acrobats' 'American members of the Joint High Commission'
Item #173634
July 13, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY July 13, 1872 Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "What H. G. Knows About Thrashing." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Bringing the Thing Home- (Dedicated to the Baltimore Convention)." Two 1/2 pg. illus. entitled "A Rough Estimate" and "An Extemporized Dolly Varden." (Negro Workers). Full pg. illus. of "The Mighty Drum Major.&qu... See More
Item #173740
July 19, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 19, 1873 Front 1/2 page illustration of " The Neanderthal Man." Also, two smaller illustration of "Skull of Neanderthal Man" and "Schiller's Skull."; Two 1/2 page portraits of " The Hon. Noah Davis, Judge of the Supreme Court of New York" and "The Late Hiram Powers and His Wife, Florence, Italy.";... See More
Item #174050
July 8, 1876
Harper's WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1876
Full frontpage Thomas Nast political cartoon entitled 'Why We Laugh'. A fullpage illustration 'Pro Patria - 1776'. Great fullpage bird's-eye-view of: 'St. Louis, Missouri.' is displayable. Doublepage centerfold 'The Centennial - Interior of the Main Building, Near the Music Stand, Looking East.' A 3/4 page Thomas Na... See More
Centennial of the 4th of July...
Item #174052
July 15, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1876 The full front page is a print of a Revolutionary War era soldier in uniform & with a tricorne hat, captioned: " '76". Inside prints include: "The Poet & Orator of the Centennial Fourth of July" showing Bayard Taylor and William Evans; a full page: "Reading the Declaration of Independence by John Nixon, from th... See More
Rifle match...
Item #174470
July 10, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1880
Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Boom!!! - So Near, and Yet So Far." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Democratic Convention at Cincinnati - The Break for Hancock." 1/2 pg. portrait of "Major General W. S. Hancock, Democratic Candidate for President." Dblpgctrfld. of "The First Public Reading of the Declaration of I... See More
Sketches of the Nile River... Christmas Morning Issue...
Item #174518
December 25, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1880
Front full pg. illus. of "Making Wreaths." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Excavations Under Flood Rock, Hell Gate." Three large illus. of "Sketches on the Nile." Dblpgctrfld. of "Christmas Morning in Old New York." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Gun of Ericsson's Torpedo Boat the 'Destroyer'.&... See More
The Atchafalaya River in Louisiana...
Item #174760
April 14, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 14, 1883 Full ftpg. shows "Peter Cooper" the American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and candidate for President of the United States. A biography of him is on pg. 2.
Prints incise include: "House in Which Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence...Philadelphia" "Sketches from the New York National Academy of Des... See More
Famous Frederic Remington print...
Item #175222
September 17, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1887
Perhaps the best print in this issue is the full front page captioned: "Burning the Range" by famed Western artist Frederic Remington.
But there are many other prints within this issue including a full page with 9 vignettes of: "Sketches In Amsterdam"; a halfpg: "The Minneapolis Exposition Building by Night"; small... See More
Floods in Northern Germany...
Item #175292
May 19, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 19, 1888
Fullpg: 'Roger Q. Mills, of Texas, Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee'. Nice fullpg: 'The Centennial of the Organization of the Presbyterian Church of the U.S.' "Lester Wallack and his most celebrated Impersonations" is a full page with 9 prints of him in various costumes. Another full page shows: "The Floods in ... See More
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