Historic Newspapers: Pre-Civil War
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Item #595911NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 22, 1855 Page 7 has an article: "Charge of Abortion--Flight Of The Accused", the article taking about half a column (see for beginning). Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, generally nice. -
Item #595905COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALISET, Boston, Dec. 3, 1803
* Henry Dearborn
Page 2 includes: "Augmented Salaries" which lists the pay for various posts in the federal government (see). Also on pg. is a letter signed in type by: H. Dearborn (see).
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition. -
Item #595664HANOVER SPECTATOR, Pennsylvania, March 16, 1849
* Zachary Taylor
* Henry Clay
The front page has 2 columns of: "Important Letter from Mr. Clay" dated at New Orleans & carrying over to pg. 2 where it is signed: H. Clay. Also: "The Inauguration Balls" for President Zachary Taylor (see photos).
Four pages, never... Read full description -
Item #595555NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 8, 1840
* William Henry Harrison nomination
* Slave ship Amistad
Inside has an items on William Henry Harrison accepting his nomination for the Presidency with his letter signed in type: W.H. Harrison.
The back page has a brief item concerning the Amistad slave ship case:... Read full description -
Item #595342THE GOLDEN RULE & ODD-FELLOWS' FAMILY COMPANION, New York, Philadelphia, & Boston, June 12, 1847 A very ornate masthead in this "Odd-Fellows" publication with an inside page half taken up with a print of the: "...Grand Lodge of New York, I.O.O.F." with article (see).
Measures 7 1/2 by 11 inches, 16 pages,... Read full description -
Item #595235THE PERFECTIONIST, Putney, Vermont, Sept.1, 1843 This is the earliest Oneida Community title we have, from shortly after its formal beginning. This small folio-size newspaper only published twice a month, by J. H. Noyes & J. L. Skinner. Within these 4 pages the editors espouse their Christian philosophy which became the... Read full description -
Item #595232BRITISH WORKMAN, London, Aug., 1861 This is a fascinating paper which existed to "...promote the health, wealth, & happiness of the working classes." It carries a very graphic front page with a print of a working woman selling berries, with a very decorative border around the page (see). The page 2 article relates to the... Read full description -
Item #595159THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 15, 1802 Page 3 has a report from the "Senate of the U. States" concerning the Judiciary Bill, beginning: "The Judiciary Bill was called up & read a third time..." and ending with: "...And the BILL PASSED." The entire report is in an ornate, black border (see).
Four pages, very nice... Read full description -
Item #595145NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington City, July 13, 1811 Pages 2 and 3 contain three documents, each signed in type by the President: James Madison (see for portions). Also a lengthy letter on the: "Battle of Agueda" signed by: Wellington.
Four page, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing near the top, nice condition. -
1849 Gold Rush Era...
Item #594700THE 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).... Read full description -
Item #594678THE WEEKLY CRESCENT CITY, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 A volume one issue of a quite scarce & early newspaper from the Deep South from 20 years before the outbreak of the Civil War. Various news of the day and period advertising throughout.
A bit irregular at the spine, minor margin tears (no loss), and a bit of damp staining (see).
Note: ... Read full description -
Item #594236BOSTON PATRIOT, Massachusetts, 1809 A "typical" newspaper of the day with various news and advertisements. However, the issue has the front page printing of one of a series of letters, "Correspondence Of The Late President Adams", with his block type signature, John Adams. Other news of the day with period advertising... Read full description -
Item #594184MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 15, 1826 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good. -
Item #594117BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, March 17, 1826 The front page has: "Four Jews Converted by Reading the New Testament" (see), and page 2 includes: "Conversion of a Kentucky Slave". Four pages, very nice condition. -
Item #594092THE REPUBLIC, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1849
* California gold rush
* James K. Polk death
Page 3 has: "California News" which has some comments concerning the Gold Rush, followed by: "Death of Ex-President Polk" (see photos). Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition. -
Item #594040THE 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... Read full description -
Item #593645GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1822 Inside in the "Obituary " section is a report about the death of Percy Bysshe Shelly, one of England's foremost authors of the 19th century, and husband of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. Octavo-size, 90 pgs., full title/index pg., nice condition. -
Item #593142DEREIZENDE NIEUWS-BODE, Amsterdam, Feb. 22, 1836 A curious little newspaper in Dutch, perhaps most notable for the comparatively large, nice engraving on the front page of a man on horseback "trumpeting" the news. Note the iconic windmill in the background. I believe the title translates to "Traveling News boy".
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Item #592781NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, 1831-1835 (sample issue). A nice antebellum period newspaper from Philadelphia, PA. The 4 page issues have multiple folds with some wear and/or browning at the folds, but are not pulpish or heavily stained. News of the day and period advertising throughout.The image shows an example of what you will... Read full description -
Item #592437NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
Page 3 has a full column article with small headings: "An Exciting Scene", "M. Blondin's Feat at Niagara Falls" being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope walker, and one of his several... Read full description -
Item #592435NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
Page 3 has a one-third column article with small headings: "Blondin'd Last Feat at Niagara Falls" and "He Cuts Capers On His Rope, And Performs Alarming Deeds", being a very detailed account of the "Great... Read full description -
Item #592360NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
* Tightropes w/ wheelbarrow (1st report)
Page 3 has a one-quarter column article headed: "Blondin's Last Performance - Niagara Crossed With a Wheelbarrow On A Tight-Rope", being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin",... Read full description -
Item #592359NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 26, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
* w/ stove, cooks omelet
The back page has a one-quarter column article headed: "Blondin Crosses the Niagara River with a Cook-Stove, and Cooks an Omelet", being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope... Read full description -
Item #592357NEW YORK TIMES, August 22, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker*
* Harry Colcord, Blondon's manager on his back
Page 3 has a half column article headed: "Blondin Carries Man Across Niagara River on His Shoulders", being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope... Read full description -
Item #591758OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, Nov. 19, 1853 page 2 has half a column headed: "California Siftings" with various reports from during the gold rush era (see). Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxing to the top quadrant of the front page, some edge & fold wear. -
Item #591462SATURDAY TIMES, New York, July 18, 1852 Page 2 has half a column headed: "Funeral of Henry Clay--His Will--His Family". Other news of the day, 4 pages, large folio size, some staining and a few mends. -
Item #591190OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 10, 1853
* California gold rush
Page 2 has: "A California City Daguerreotyped in its Directory" which is an interesting, descriptive piece from the Gold Rush era, noting near the beginning: "We have received...'The Stockton Directory & Emigrant's Guide to the Southern... Read full description -
Item #590332NEW YORK AMERICAN, New York, December 18, 1827 Page two of this issue contains a 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 map "Explanation of the Diagram" pertaining to the Harbor of Navarino and the Line of Battle during the Greek War for Independence.
Also on the same page is a very unusual wedding ceremony.
Other news and numerous advertisements, many... Read full description -
Item #590280THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 21, 1840 Page 2 of this issue contains a map "View of the Port of Alexandria, In Egypt - with the position of the English Fleet and the Turco-Egytian Fleet" with accompanying articles pertaining to situation.
Other news and advertisements, some which are illustrated, are within.
Complete in four pages... Read full description -
Item #590279NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, New Hampshire, May 23, 1820 Page two of this issue contains a letter from President Monroe to both the Senate and the House of Representatives in regards to correspondence between the United States and Spain respecting the treaty which concluded on February 22, 1819. This is signed in typed: ... Read full description -
Item #590278NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1841 The front page has: "Treaty with Wyandott Indians" which includes: "... the "Wyandott nation were assembled y the Chiefs in General Council o the 20th and 22d instant, to vote upon the question of selling to the United States all their lands in Ohio, and emigrant... Read full description -
Item #588666OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, August 13, 1853
* Western gold rush
Page 2 has: "Gold in Oregon" concerning its discovery there (see photos). Much of the content is literary & religious, but other news reports as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wear at margins & folds with a few small splits. -
Item #588532NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 25, 1833 An inside page has nearly a full page list of promotions in the army, among which, under "Regiment of dragoons" is: "2d lieut. Jefferson Davis, of the 1st regiment of infantry, to be 2d lieutenant, 4th March, 1833." Less than 30 years later Jefferson... Read full description -
Item #588393BRITISH WORKMAN AND FRIENDS OF THE SONS OF TOIL, London, (1857) This is issue #13. The early issues were not dated but based on the first dated issue, #30 of June 1, 1857, this is likely from the beginning of 1857. This is a fascinating paper and carries a terrific masthead with graphic representation of working men. The ftpg. has a print... Read full description -
Item #588148COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 27, 1811
* Anti Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Oppression Maketh A Wise Man Mad" & "Black List" which is essentially a campaign promotion with a list of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under... Read full description -
Item #587757NEW YORK WEEKLY EXPRESS, September 26, 1845
* Daniel Boone
Page 4 has an item which begins: "The Reburial of Daniel Boone & his wife at Frankfort, Ky., took place on Saturday...From 15,000 to 20,000 persons were present from all sections of the West. An immense procession was formed..." with further details (see photos).
Complete in 8... Read full description -
Item #587738THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1848
* Over Niagara Falls
The back page has: "A Man Over The Falls of Niagara" which is a nearly half column detailed article on a man who went over the falls in a boat (see). Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition. -
Item #587732BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, Jan. 16, 1817
* United States flag changing
Page 2 has a brief yet very significant report on the creation of the United States flag, headed: "Star Spangled Banner" and including: "The flag of the United States is to be altered--The stripes are to be reduced permanently to their... Read full description -
Item #587606THE 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... Read full description -
Item #587293THE OBSERVER, Salem, Massachusetts, Sept. 20, 1823
* Arctic explorer William Parry
* Upper Savage islands - Repulse Bay, Nunavut
The front page has: "The N. West Expedition" which begins: "The last accounts from Capt. Parry's expedition were of the 22d July, 1821, when he was near the Upper Sauvage Islands, steering...for Repulse... Read full description -
Item #587282NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, November 4, 1848 The back page is an article "From California - Counter Revolution at Mazatlan" which mentions the increase of excitement of the gold rush. Also within the article is the counter-revolution at Mazatlan and the escape of the rebellion leader.
Another article is... Read full description -
Item #587238SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 15, 1860 This was a sporting-themed newspaper, however at this point in its career this newspaper was primarily about horse racing to the exclusion of most other sports. One article is headed: "Lexington Races & Fair".
Twelve pages, nice condition. -
Item #587131THE WEEKLY SYMBOL & ODD FELLOWS' MAGAZINE, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 16, 1848
* Uncommon title
* Decorative masthead
* Oddfellows society
Actually a newspaper & of quite large size with a decorative masthead. Four pages, various wear at the folds & margins with a small hole at a fold juncture, some edge tears. -
Item #587076NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 29, 1849
* Texas gold discovery - Gila River
The front page has over 2 columns on: "Kentucky Constitutional Convention". Page 2 has; "Gold On The Gila" which notes: "...arrived at the Gila river...appearances indicate that gold is as plentiful in that region as it is described to be on the... Read full description -
Item #587055MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Aug. 5, 1829
* Rare title
* Runaway boy ad
Among the several illustrated ads is an interesting one offering a "1 Mill Reward" for a runaway "...boy named Henry Beebee..." with a description of him. The engraving shows a well-dressed guy on a stroll; one of the more... Read full description -
Item #586904WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 28, 1800 Contents include: "Fate of the Queen Charlotte Frigate" "Representatives of the People" includes a list of the duly elected representatives (see) "Gleanings From History" "New Mode of Traveling For... Read full description -
Item #586832THE EXAMINER, Louisville, Kentucky, April 15, 1848 A quite scarce newspaper which lasted but 2 1/2 years, from June, 1847 thru December, 1849. Among the many items on the front page is: "To The Baptists of Kentucky" which takes over a column. Inside includes: "More Submission to the People--Greater Advances in Human Freedom!!"... Read full description -
Item #586811COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 30, 1811
* Anti Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Gerry And Sequestration! " which is essentially a campaign promotion with a "Black List" of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the... Read full description -
Item #586791KENTUCKY ADVOCATE, Shelbyville, Kentucky, Jan. 11, 1828
* Very rare title
A volume 1 issue of this early & scarce Kentucky newspaper. Contains various news and advertisements of the day. Page 3 includes: "The Navy of the U. States" "Another Steam Boat Disaster" "Horrid Murder" & other items.
Four pages, archivally... Read full description -
Item #586651NEW YORK HERALD, January 28, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington D.C.
Page 5 has: "The Lincoln Regime", "The New Administration Still in Favor of Coercion" and "The Day Fixed for the Departure of the President Elect for Washington" which also has a subhead: "Mr.... Read full description
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