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SLAVERY Abolsihed in British Empire Colonies w/ Abolition Act Law 1834 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373484627840

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE TIMES, London, August 29, 1833  * Slavery abolished in the British Empire As Wikipedia notes the British Slavery Abolition Act was passed in 1833, receiving the royal assent on August 28. Page 2 begins with: "Parliamentary Intelligence" with text noting in part: "Their Lordships sat at 12 o'clock...the Royal assent was given by commission to various bills--amongst which were...Colonial Slavery Bill...Slave Trade Conventions Bill..." amongst others. Four pages, red tax stamp to the top of the front page, very nice condition. Great to have this report in a London newspaper.

YELLOWSTONE EXPEDITION Frontier Missouri River Western Expansion 1820 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373484613400

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 15, 1820  Certainly the best is the lengthy report headed: "Expedition to the Yellow Stone" which has some great detail on this expedition, which is a very early report. The text takes over 3 pages and includes a half pg. chart headed: "Statement Showing the Movement of the Troops composing the Missouri & Mississippi Expedition in the course of the year 1819". Among other reports are: "The Spanish Treaty" "Domestic Industry" and various reports from Congress including a note signed in type: James Monroe. Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very good condition. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted... See More  

Early & Unknown ABRAHAM LINCOLN as Illinois Representative Vote 1848 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373483079730

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1848  * Early in Abraham Lincoln' political career This newspaper contains on the front page reports from the: "House of Representatives" which includes text of discussion, with each speaker's name noted in capital letters. "Mr. Lincoln" spoke twice. Additionally, page 4 has continued reporting from Congress including the votes on a certain bill with "Lincoln" noted among the "Yeas" who voted. In 1846 Lincoln ran for the United States House of Representatives and won. While in Washington he became known for his opposition to the Mexican War and to slavery. He served only one term, from March, 1847 thru March, 1849, so Congressional reports with mention of Abraham Linco... See More  

BRIGHAM YOUNG Interview by Horace Greeley MORMONS Salt Lake City 1859 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393153213994

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 20, 1859  * Horace Greeley interrogates Brigham young * Mormons - Mormonism - Salt Lake City, Utah * Subjects of polygamy - slavery - his multiple wives During this time famed Tribune publisher Horace Greeley took a trip to the West and wrote a series of articles on his adventures. Of his many published articles this may be the best and most desired. Taking a full column on page 5 and more than a column on page 6 is: "An Overland Journey - Two Hours With Brigham Young" which is datelined at Salt Lake City, Utah, July 13, 1859. This is a wonderful interview printed here verbatim. And Greeley being this newspaper's publisher this interview will not be found in other newspapers. Complete in... See More  

Early HONOLULU HARBOR Sandwich Islands Kingdom of Hawaii PRINT 1851 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393153210906

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 19, 1851  * Early of Honolulu Harbor * Kingdom of Hawaii - print The  nice & quite detailed print at the top of the front page is captioned: "The Port Of Honolulu, In The Sandwich Islands", now known as Hawaii. There is a nice article on it as well beginning: "It is not many years since Honolulu was regarded as one of the Cannibal Islands, and missionaries were sent thither to tame the savage natures of its inhabitants & teach them the great truths of Christianity..." and much more. This may well be one of the earliest prints of the port of Honolulu to appear in any periodical. Four pages, large size, several folds, some tears at fold junctures, one causing some loss o... See More  

BIG BEN Great Bell at Palace of Westminster Clock Tower PRINT 1856 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393153194681

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 1, 1856  * Big Ben - Great Bell * Palace of Westminster Inside has a nearly half page print captioned: "Removal of the Bell For the Great Clock of Westminster Palace." This is what we know as the original "Big Ben", the largest of the bells in the Westminster clock tower. Although technically Big Ben is just the bell, the name is often used for the iconic clock tower. This bell would crack before being mounted in the clock tower requiring another to be cast two years later. Complete in 24 pages, nice condition.

President THOMAS JEFFERSON (5) Acts of Congress 1807 Washington D.C. Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373463126418

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 13, 1807  * President Thomas Jefferson Half of the front page is taken up with five Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One is for the erection of light houses, and another for surveying the coasts of the U.S. Four pages, nice condition.

TAOS REVOLT New Mexico Populist Insurrection Mexican-American War 1847 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393134719809

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C.,  March 18, 1847  * Taos Revolt - New Mexico * Mexican-American War Page 3 has over half a column headed: "Important From New Mexico"  which has a subhead: "Insurrection at Taos". This was the Taos Revolt, an insurrection in January 1847 by Hispano and Puebloan allies against the United States’ occupation of present-day northern New Mexico during the Mexican–American War. Also some reports on the Mexican War: "Late & Interesting From Mexico". Four pages, very nice condition.

LUCIUS CRASSUS Alexander Hamilton's Pen Name re. Thomas Jefferson 1802 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393134709722

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, March 9, 1802  * re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address * Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus Pages 2 & 3 contain the: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number IX" signed in type: Lucius Crassus. Although not signed this work was written by Alexander Hamilton. A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,” in which Hamilton, writing as Lucius Crassus (one of the great Roman orators), wrote of the need for “prudent aids and encouragements on the part of government” in addition to recognizing the important role and power of markets to bring economic growth. Eight pages, 9 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.

EDGAR ALLAN POE'S Father - "Curfew" Boston THEATRE Advertisement 1807 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393134709042

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BOSTON GAZETTE, May 14, 1807  * Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" with the performance of: "CURFEW: or, The Danish Bandit", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mr. Poe" as "Bertrand". He was the father of Edgar Allan Poe. Four pages, very nice condition.

BATTLE OF AMELIA ISLAND Fernandina Florida Louis-Michel Aury 1818 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393130716250

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 3, 1818  Inside has a lengthy article: "Galveston and Amelia - of Amelia" which has some fine reports on the Battle of Amelia Island, just off the coast of northern Florida/southern Georgia. One dispatch notes: "The patriotism of Amelia island appears to be confined to privateering and plundering. General Aury has the command." Inside has 2 unrelated letters signed in type by: John Quincy Adams, and one by J. C. Calhoun. Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 inches, nice condition. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."

JIM BOWIE Samuuel Houston TAMPICO Expedition Mexico 1836 Baltimore MD Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393130714977

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER Baltimore, March 19, 1836  * Jim Bowie & Samuel Houston * Tampico expedition The front page has a brief item noting: "The people of Texas are divided among themselves, and, it is said, that gen. Samuel Houston and col. James Bowie have been displaced from their commands in the army." Nice to have mention of both Houston & Bowie on the front page. Another lengthier report on page 3 is headed: "The Tampico Expedition" which relates to Texas. Other various news of the day including much on "Affairs In Florida" with talk of General Gaines' actions with the Indians. Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, nice condition. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulat... See More  

JAMES K. POLK Death - Colt Pistol & Runaway Slave Advertisements 1849 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373458000495

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1849  * James K. Polk death * Colt pistol advertisement * Runaway slave ad Page 3 has much on the death of ex-President James Polk. Page 4 has a small ad for Colt's Improved Repeating Pistol. Also on page 4 is a $150 reward ad for a runaway black man from Luray, Virginia. As was typical of newspapers through this period, each column has black bold lines called "mourning rules" in honor of the death of the President. Complete in 6 pages, reattached at the left spine, only minor foxing and edge tears - quite nice. The right-top margin includes the subscriber's name.

THOMAS JEFFERSON Presidential Letter re. Military Situation 1803 U.S. Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 393174849846

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 23, 1803  * President Thomas Jefferson The front page has a letter signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, concerning the military situation. Four pages, good condition.

Very Rare NAPOLEON BONAPARTE French Occupation of Holland 1811 Dutch Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 393172258437

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COURRIER D'AMSTERDAM or the COURIER VAN AMSTERDAM, January 5, 1811 (No. 5)  * Exceedingly rare Napoleon Bonaparte occupation newspaper This was a daily newspaper published in Amsterdam during the French occupation of Holland. It is bilingual: half printed in French and half in Dutch. Two mastheads as well, one in each language. In 1810 Napoleon Bonaparte annexed Holland to his empire, hence this newspaper being in two languages. This issue was published during his occupation.  All of page 3 and half of page 4 are a document signed in type by: Napoleon concerning the annexing of Holland In all my years of collecting rare newspapers I have only encountered five such issues, one of which resides in our private collecti... See More  

DAVY CROCKETT Folk Hero Frontiersman Comments in Congress 1834 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393126077625

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Northampton, Mass., March 2, 1831  * Rare Davy Crockett * Andrew Jackson Page 3 has a small article: "President Jackson not a Jackson Man!" which notes: "Mr. Crockett of Tennessee states in Congress...that he supported the present administration when General Jackson came into power..." with more. Four pages, good condition.

Mordecai Manuel Noah Jewish Homeland Grand Island Niagara River 1826 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373449148872

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 21, 1826  * Mordecai Manuel Noah * Jewish homeland on the Niagara River The prime article is: "Re-assemblage of the Jews" which has a letter somewhat critical of the efforts of Morecai Manuel Noah to create a homeland for the Jews on Grand Island in the Niagara River. This is followed by some responses by Mr. Noah. Also within: "Slave Labor" which is brief, and over half a page on: "Officers of the Navy" which lists the number of the various ranks, plus names of the captains, masters, commandant, and lieutenants. Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, some foxing, good condition. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the... See More  

Very Early ABRAHAM LINCOLN in Springfield Illinois Politics 1843 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373448024544

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 22 1843 * Very early Abraham Lincoln * Springfield, Illinois  The top of page 2 has a report headed: "Advice From Illinois" being an account of activities in the state Whig Convention in Springfield, mentioning in part: "...The following gentlemen constitute the Electoral ticket: Electors at Large--ABRAHAM LINCOLN of Sangamon County: S. LISLE SMITH of Cook..." with more detail. Also mentioned is: "...The gentlemen selected as Electors are men of high character and standing, and the best stump speakers in the State, and are devoted heart and soul to the election of Henry Clay...". This is an early mention of Abraham Lincoln from when he was just 34 years old and very far from the national ... See More  

Rare SAG HARBOR Long Island New York - Past Whaling Town 1830 Original Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373443956370

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, Dec. 4, 1830 * Rare high class community title * Pre Civil War era An early newspaper from Long Island with news of the day and a wealth of ads. Four pages, some light foxing, nice condition.

First Mention of "BLEEDING KANSAS" Term in a Poem 1856 Horace Greeley Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373441835810

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 13, 1856   * Origin of the expression "Bleeding Kansas" This issue contains a notable first mention of a term which would come to define the conflict within the country in the years just prior to the Civil War, and indeed, would help lead to the divide that would take another 9 years and tens of thousands of lost lives to resolve. "Bleeding Kansas" was a series of violent civil confrontations in Kansas Territory between 1854 and 1859 which emerged from a political and ideological debate over the legality of slavery. At the heart of what often included bloody conflicts was the question of whether Kansas, upon gaining statehood, would allow slavery like neighboring Missouri, or prohibit it; that i... See More  

GEORGIA GOLD RUSH Ghost Town of Auraria Lumpkin County GA 1833 D.C. Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373440394061

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 23, 1833  * Gold in the Southeast Page 3 has a report: "The Georgia Gold Region" which notes in part: "...the village of Auraria is situated on the ridge dividing the waters of the Chestatee and Etoah rivers...The price of gold in Auraria is from 85 to 92 cents per  dwt...." with much more on the town and the gold region. Four pages, very nice condition.

Rare WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON Campaign Publication Baltimore MD 1840 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393110012132

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LOG CABIN ADVOCATE, Baltimore, Sept. 26, 1840  * William Henry Harrison * Rare campaign publication Not to be confused with the "Log Cabin" of New York, this is a much more rare campaign newspaper in support of the presidential campaign of William H. Harrison, in fact the first we have seen. This title lasted but 34 weekly issues from March 21 thru December 15, 1840, this being issue #28. The top of the first column has an engraving of: "...veteran Harrison...in the act of welcoming an old soldier into his Cabin...". A great wealth of political reporting. Four pages, period notation just above the masthead, minor wear & foxing. A quite rare title for any political collector.

President JOHN TYLER Special Session Message to U.S. Congress 1841 DC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373436541109

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 2, 1841  * President John Tyler * Special session message to Congress Most of page 2 is taken up with: "The President's Message" to Congress. Typically the President gives a state-of-the-union address near the end of the year, but given the recent death of President Wm. H. Harrison (died April 4 after just one month in office), this is a special address to both houses of Congress. The lengthy text begins by acknowledging the death of Harrison, then evolves into a more typical state-of-the-union address touching upon foreign relations, taxing situations, the state of the Treasury, the health of the nation, the state of the military, etc.  The address is signed by him... See More  

Battle of BUENA VISTA (Angostura) Coahuila Mexican-American War 1847 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393105164543

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 2, 1847  * Battle of Buena Vista * Mexican-American War * General Zachary Taylor Page 3 has much on the Mexican War including: "Latest From Gen. Taylor's Army" "Vera Cruz" "The Battle of Buena Vista" "Investment of Vera Cruz" and a letter from Sacrificio, near Vera Cruz. Four pages, very nice condition.

SS CENTRAL AMERICA Shipwreck Sinking Sinks GOLD LOST - Mormonism 1857 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393105152039

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK Tribune, Sept. 26, 1857 * SS Central America shipwreck * Gold coins - treasure lost * Mormonism - Mormons This is a great issue on coverage of the sinking of the steamship "Central America", in the news in recent years due to its discovery and the finding of millions of dollars in gold coins.  Also within: "An Escape From Salt Lake" which is an interesting letter beginning: "I guess you are anxious to know the reason why I left Salt Lake. I shall try, in the first place, to inform you what a man must do to be a Mormon. He must give himself, his family, and all his possessions over to Brigham Young and then he'll have to give the tenth of all his income..." and much more. Eight pages, very nice conditi... See More