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From the small Caribbean island of Grenada...
Item #698818
September 03, 1808
ST. GEORGE'S CHRONICLE, AND GRENADA GAZETTE, Sept. 3, 1808 As might be imagined it is very difficult to find early newspapers from the Caribbean. Grenada is in the far southern portion of the Caribbean, just off the coast of South America, St. George being the capital.
Four pages, never bound no trimmed, about one-fifth of the front leaf is torn away, otherwise minimal wear at the margi... See More
A short-lived newspaper from Boston...
Item #694458
March 18, 1809
BOSTON MIRROR, Massachusetts, March 18, 1809 A rather short-lived newspaper as it existed from just October 22, 1808 thru July 21, 1810, less than two years. This is volume 1, number 22 issue. Our records show we have not offered this title since we became computerized. And I doubt we had an issue before then.
Four pages, great condition.
Battle of Tippecanoe...
Item #702683
December 11, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 11, 1811 The front page has close to half a column taken up with a report headed "Indian Battle" which includes: "...additional particulars of the late battle on the Wabash...it appears that Harrison has suffered himself to be cajoled & out-maneuvered by the Prophet within less than a mile of whose town he was encamped...the Indians were in... See More
Rare piece of political Americana: the birth of Gerrymandering...
Item #715496
Terrific broadside: "Natural And Political History of THE GERRY-MANDER! In Two Chapters.....With Cuts."Information from dealer Barry Lawrence Ruderman notes:
"Rare political broadside featuring the first political cartoon in American history to visualize and satirize gerrymandering, one of the most enduring distortions of democratic representation.
This sheet pairs two woodcu
... See More
Attack on Ogdensburgh... The War of 1812...
Item #700458
October 23, 1812
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Oct. 23, 1812 Page 3 reports include: "Attack On Ogdensburgh" "Bad News from the Frontiers" and "Defeat of Van Rensselaer's Army!" Also a letter extract about the movements of "The Western Army".
Other reports include: "Connecticut Legislature" "The Militia" and "Bad News from the Frontiers&qu... See More
First major battle of the War of 1812: Battle of Queenston Heights...
Item #700459
November 05, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Nov. 5, 1812 Page 2 begins with a lengthy & detailed report: "Official Account Of the Battle of Queenston" taking nearly 2 columns, signed in type: Stn. Van Rensselaer. This was the first major battle of the War of 1812.
Other reports include: "Indians in Florida" "Another Gallant Naval Engagement & Victory" which is on th... See More
You know of Molly Pitcher. Do you know of Betsy Doyle?
Item #710780
December 19, 1812
THE WAR, New York, Dec. 19, 1812 Most of the front page is taken up with a: "Official Report, to Brigadier General Smyth with much war reporting, signed in type: Geo. McFeeley, Lt. Col. Commanding Fort Niagara.
Within McFeeley's report is: "...An instance of extraordinary bravery in a female (the wife of one Doyle, a private in the United States Artillery, made a pr... See More
Americans ships capture the Frolic & Macedonian...
Item #700460
March 08, 1813
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, March 8, 1813 The entire front page is taken up with a "Declaration" headed: "British manifesto vs. America". Inside has: "Capture of the Frolic" by the U.S. ship Wasp, followed by: "Capture of the Macedonian" by the ship United States.
Also: "Macedonian Frigate", and a letter from Albany beginning: "Yester... See More
Official account of the capture of York...
Item #703015
May 18, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 18, 1813 The entire front page, and part of page 2, are taken up with documents headed: "Official Account of The Capture of York" which includes a prefacing document signed: H. Dearborn, plus a more detailed letter from York, signed: Henry Dearborn, and a lengthy letter from the U.S. ship Madison at York, signed: Isaac Chauncey, followed by the: "Terms o... See More
Official account of the capture of York...
Item #710802
May 18, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 18, 1813 The entire front page, and part of page 2, are taken up with documents headed: "Official Account of The Capture of York" which includes a prefacing document signed: H. Dearborn, plus a more detailed letter from York, signed: Henry Dearborn, and a lengthy letter from the U.S. ship Madison at York, signed: Isaac Chauncey, followed by the: "Terms o... See More
The Creek Indian War... Battle of Beaver Dams...
Item #695201
August 03, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Aug. 3, 1813 Could any other title better define the focus of this newspaper?
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Impressed Seamen", one of the causes of the War of 1812, with the balance of the front page taken up with: "Creek Indians" with much on Col. Hawkins & the Creek War, carrying over to page 2.
Other war items inside include: "... See More
Much on New Orleans: did the city fall to the Americans?
Item #700997
January 26, 1815
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 26, 1815 Inside has a few items from the closing events of the War of 1812 including: "Chesapeake Squadron" "From Sacket's Harbour" "Of New Orleans" the latter including: "A rumor has been afloat all the morning of the fall of New Orleans. There is, I understand no foundation for the report...". Actually New Orleans fell on Jan... See More
Existed for just over a year...
Item #698820
March 20, 1816
THE AMERICAN, Hanover, New Hampshire, March 20, 1816 This scarce title existed for just over one year, this being the volume 1, number 7 issue. It is the first of this title we have offered. A typical newspaper of the day with various news items and ads.
Four pages, nice condition.
Letters from Andy Jackson...
Item #702737
June 18, 1818
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 18, 1818 The front page has a letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson as a Major General. Page 2 has lengthier letter headed: "On The Indian War" also by Andrew Jackson.
At least 3 rewards ads for runaway slaves.
Four pages, nice condition.
The Jew Bill... Jefferson, Adams & Madison lend their support...
Item #689202
February 20, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER with the "Supplement To Volume XV", Baltimore, Feb. 20, 1819 Certainly the best content in this issue is in the lengthy "Supplement" to the volume, with an article headed: "Legislature Of Maryland - The Jew Bill--From A Correspondent" which takes nearly four pages.
As a bit of history, In 1776 Maryland's constitution safely protec... See More
Uncommon title from Alexandria...
Item #701286
November 25, 1826
PHENIX GAZETTE, Alexandria, Virginia, Nov. 25, 1826 A very elusive title, in fact just the second we have located in our 50+ years.
Various news of the day with a wealth of nice illustrated advertisements. Also a: "Cash For Negroes" ad, as well as: "$100 Reward" with details.
Four pages, nice condition.
Early report on Jedediah Smith's explorations in the West...
Item #702738
November 03, 1827
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Nov. 3, 1827 This is one of the desired reports collectors seek in early newspapers, being an early mention of a then-obscure name that would become well-known years later.
Page 2 has over three-quarters of a column taken up with a report of Jedediah Smith, an American transcontinental pioneer, frontiersman, hunter, trapper, author, ca... See More
Freemasons & the abduction of Morgan...
Item #685031
August 30, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 30, 1828 Inside has a report headed: "Trials For the Abduction of Morgan".
The disappearance of William Morgan, an anti-Mason, and his presumed murder in 1826 ignited a powerful movement against the Freemasons, a fraternal society that had become influential in the United States. After Morgan announced his intention to publish a book exp... See More
Making carpets in America... Preventing a slave insurrection...
Item #702653
March 27, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, March 27, 1830 Inside has an interesting article: "American Carpeting" concerning the creation of a a carpet manufacturing company in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, allowing Americans to no longer be dependent on foreign manufactures, followed by the: "President's Reply" congratulating American ingenuity, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
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This title existed for just twelve issues...
Item #705745
March 01, 1834
THE INCITER, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, March, 1834 A small magazine created as an educational magazine as the content reflects, lasting but one year (12 issues) from June, 1833 thru May, 1834. It is not listed in Mott's "A History of American Magazines, 1741 - 1850".
Sixteen pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, toning & foxing throughout, good condition.
Mormon troubles in Missouri... Davy Crockett...
Item #702811
July 11, 1834
HINGHAM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1834 Page 3 has a report headed: "The Mormons" with a bit of an introduction noting: "...the following account of fresh difficulties with this singular sect" and what follows is a lengthy letter from Missouri.
A few details include: "...something respecting the 'Mormons, so called', and known that the larger portion o... See More
A volume 1 issue of a newspaper by Horace Greeley...
Item #698841
March 24, 1838
THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, April 21, 1838 A volume I, number 10 issue of this uncommon title published by Horace Greeley, who went on to greater fame as editor of the New York Tribune. Has "Light And Truth" in the masthead below the title.
This was a partisan newspaper supporting the Whig Party of New York state. Mostly political-related content.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12... See More
Much destruction by the Mormons in the Mormon War...
Item #684926
November 14, 1838
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 1838 Page 3 has one-third of a column taken up with Mormon-related reports, the primary article headed: "Mormon Troubles In Missouri".
A few bits include: "...the burning of Daviess court house, post office, and a store by the Mormons...the governor has ordered out 4,000 militia...The Mormons are said to be daily receiv... See More
A pair of issues: the inauguration & death of President W. H. Harrison...
Item #705650
April 13, 1841
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, North Carolina, March 26 and April 13, 1841 A nice pair of issues of the same title with the inauguration of President William Henry Harrison, and his death report one month later.
March 16: the entire front page and over half of page 2 is taken up with the: "Inaugural Address of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841". This is followed by the: "... See More
A Democratic Party organ...
Item #705755
May 19, 1841
KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1841
Being from the nation's capital it is not surprising that there are various political reports.
This was a biweekly published from 1841 to 1844. Founded by Amos Kendall, a prominent political figure and former Postmaster General under Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, it served as a Democratic Party organ, refle... See More
Preparing for war against the Mormons...
Item #685130
October 05, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 5, 1844 Pages 3 and 4 has a report from Illinois: "More Trouble at Nauvoo" which notes in part: "Gov. Ford has ordered 2500 militia & volunteers into service for the protection of Nauvoo... a project in which some thousands of the Missourians are said to be enlisted to be with the anti-Mormon earth in Illinois in a propos... See More
Rare and early title from Honolulu...
Item #668054
December 14, 1844
THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Dec. 14, 1844 One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. The editor reestablished the paper under the same titl... See More
The Mexican War, and more...
Item #690587
August 07, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 1847 Page 2 has 2 articles relating to the potato famine. Also a lengthy article on "Stonehenge".
Page 3 has: "Important From Mexico" which takes 1 1/3 columns and includes a letter signed: A. Taylor, and a report concerning "General Pierce" who would become the 14th President 6 years later.
Four pages, n... See More
The travails of the journey west to the gold fields...
Item #703936
November 03, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 3, 1849 A page 3 article begins: "Vessels For California" which gives the details of the large number of ships leaving from the East and bound for California. The first sentence sets the stage: "The trade between the Atlantic cities & the Pacific has increased to such an extent that but few persons are likely to form a just co... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #701055
September 10, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 10, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
The front page has an illustrated ad: "$20 Reward" for a runaway mulatto boy. Inside are ads for: "Negro Clothing" and 3 more reward ads for runaways.
Also of interest is a page 3 headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" wh... See More
British Mormons are heading for the Great Salt Lake...
Item #692316
February 22, 1851
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Feb. 22, 1851 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city. Among the articles within: "Gold and Silver" and a report noting: "A party of 400 Mormons sailed from Liverpool, on the 5th ult., for New Orleans. Their destination is the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. A second ship, with 280 emigrants of t... See More
Very famous anti-slavery newspaper... On the Fugitive Slave Law...
Item #695938
May 29, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1851 An anti-slavery newspaper which is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.
The complete serialization appeared almost entirely in the National Era be
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Uncle Tom's Cabin: the serialization before it became a book...
Item #695884
June 26, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 26, 1851 The front page of this anti-slavery newspaper is very significant, as it contains chapter 5 of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin: Or, Life Among the Lowly. by Mrs. H. B. Stowe".
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin". This historic work first appeared as a 41-week ser... See More
California gold mines... Mormon emigrants...
Item #691698
October 02, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1852 Page 3 has a report headed: "Immigrants" noting the numbers of foreign immigrants who have landed on American shores. Also: "Two Weeks Later From California" has various news reports with bits including: "...The overland emigration continued to be very large...The news from the mines is highly favorable. Th... See More
Reporting on the spirit world...
Item #698817
January 15, 1853
SPIRITUAL TELEGRAPH, New York, January 15, 1853 The masthead notes; "Devoted To The Illustration of Spiritual Intercourse", focused on the spirit world. This is the volume 1, number 37 issue. This is the first of this title we have offered.
Among the articles: 'An Hour With the Spirits" "An Honorable Medium" "Another Convert to Immortality" and more.
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Waltham, Massachusetts...
Item #689984
March 15, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 15, 1856 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Central View of Waltham, Massachusetts" with a related article.
Prints within include two full page prints on: "Then Battle off Buena Vista, Mexico--Generals Taylor &B Santa Anna" and "Storming of Chapultepec, Mexico--Generals Pillow & Bravo" plus two prints o... See More
Investigating the beating of Charles Sumner by Preston Brooks...
Item #700715
May 29, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1856 Page 3 has a report from the Senate headed: "Report On The Assault Case" which is on the beating of Charles Sumner by Preston Brooks.
In the annals of Congressional history, few events would prove as bizarre as the beating of Senator Charles Sumner on the floor of the Senate by Representative Preston Brooks. Many webs
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One of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in any periodical...
Item #705666
December 27, 1856
PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Dec. 27, 1856 This issue of this once popular sporting journal features one of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in a periodical.
This simple illustration, which is actually a 3 by 3 inch diagram, shows the position of the players, and is part of an article: "Base Ball" "How They Play The Game In New England".
The diagr... See More
The first convention of clubs: the birth of organized baseball...
Item #705698
January 23, 1857
NEW YORK HERALD, January 23, 1857 The back page has a report which could be considered the birth of organized baseball. And printed the day after the event happened!
The second column has an article headed: "Our National Sports" with subheads: "The Game of Base Ball--Convention of the Various Clubs Of the City and Vicinity--The Laws to Be Codified--Central Park Commissioners ... See More
Latest on the Mormon situation...
Item #700562
October 02, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1857 Page 3 has: "From Utah Territory" which provides the latest concerning the Mormon War, noting in part: "...the Mormons were making preparations for a fight, & did not conceal their hostile intentions. Elder Kimball, in his harangue in the Tabernacle, laughter at the idea of sending U.S. troops to Utah, and said h... See More
Captured slave ships... Mormon troubles... Bleeding Kansas...
Item #700538
December 22, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 22, 1857 Page 3 has a brief item on: "More Slavers Captured" being the ships Windward, Clara B. Williams, and the William G. Lewis. Also a portion of reports from the Senate headed: "The Delegate From Utah" notes that the territory of Utah is now in open rebellion against the United States. Also in the reports from the ... See More
Pre-Civil War scenes of Richmond...
Item #690038
June 05, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 5, 1858 The front page features a nice print: "The Late Crevasse [breach of a river bank] act Bell's Plantation Near New Orleans" with an article.
Inside has 2 pages of text with 4 prints of: "Views in Richmond Virginia" including: "Head Quarters of Lafayette at Richmond" "The Monumental Church" "Henrico C... See More
Robert E. Lee at the Harper's Ferry insurrection...
Item #703968
October 20, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1859 The front page has much reporting on the John Brown Harper's Ferry insurrection, with column heads including; "The Harper's Ferry Rebellion" "Northern Abolitionists Apparently Implicated" "A New Constitution For the United States" "Revelations of Captain Brown" "The Examination of Brown's Dwelling..."... See More
John Brown & the Harper's Ferry insurrection...
Item #699715
October 31, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 31, 1859 The top of the front page has column heads: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "The Trial of John Brown, Charged with Conspiracy, Treason and Murder" "Conclusion of the Evidence" "Summing Up For the Prosecution" "Interesting Interview Between Old Brown & the Virginia Soldiers" "Official Reports of the Fi... See More
News on the John Brown invasion... Capture of a slave ship...
Item #705682
November 15, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1859 The front page has an article: "Arrival Of A Captured Slaver" concerns the barque Emily, captured on the coast of Africa: "...This is the fourth slaver taken within six months by the African squadron...".
Also on the front page: "The Harper's Ferry Conspiracy--Close of the Trial and Sentence of Prisoners&qu... See More
On the upcoming "match of the century"... Early baseball...
Item #696350
November 26, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 26, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has: "Fistiana - The Championship of the World--Heenan vs. Sayers".
This article was in anticipation of what is considered the first world title international boxing match held on April 17, 1860 between... See More
A great contemporary quote from Lincoln's famous speech - "A House divided against itself cannot stand."...
Item #700990
January 24, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 24, 1860 There is considerable reporting on the slavery issue, with a few mentions of Abraham Lincoln. However, of particular significance is the front page, column two re-printing of a portion of Lincoln's very famous speech in 1858 during the Lincoln-Douglas debates. During a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Douglas, speaking of Lincoln, state... See More
Rare war-related newspaper that lasted but three issues...
Item #701624
March 30, 1861
THE PALMETTO FLAG, Philadelphia, March 30, 1861 An exceedingly rare newspaper as only three issues were published, this being issue #1. This is just the second issue of this title we have encountered in our 50+ years.
As the title might hint, this was a newspaper that sympathized with the Southern cause of the war which was just then beginning (Fort Sumter battle was April 12). It's tit... See More
Lincoln is overwhelmed with "anxiety"...
Item #700041
April 20, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 20, 1861 Page 3 has reports headed: "America" which includes: "President Lincoln is severely indisposed, owing to incessant labour and anxiety..." and other items relating to the imminent Civil War.
England had a vested interest in the war, supporting the Confederacy because of its great need for cotton.
Complete in 24 p... See More
Latest news on the Civil War...
Item #692734
July 16, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, July 16, 1861 Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "Triumphant Advance of Gen. McClellan" "The Rebellion Killed in Western Virginia" "Ten Regiments Cross the Potomac" "A Skirmish at Great Falls" "Another Victory in Western Virginia" "The Rebels Totally Dispersed&qu... See More
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