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Six Acts of Congress signed by President Jefferson...
Item #702684
May 31, 1805
EASTERN ARGUS, Portland (Maine; at this time it was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820), May 31, 1805 Over half of the front page is taken up with six Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One relates to: "... regulating the grants of land & providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States south of the state of Tenness... See More
The Non-Importation Act that would lead to the War of 1812...
Item #702777
October 04, 1806
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 4, 1806 Two columns of the front page are taken up with the complete printing of: "AN ACT To Prohibit The Importation of Certain Goods, Wares and Merchandise."
This was the historic Non-Importation Act, passed by Congress on April 18, 1806. It prohibited the import of certain British goods in an attempt to coerce Britain to suspend its impressment ... See More
Acts of Congress signed by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #713232
April 11, 1808
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 11, 1808 The front page has 3 Acts of Congress, carrying over to page 2, each signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
From just before the War of 1812...
Item #699477
August 06, 1810
THE PILOT, London, England, Aug. 6, 1810 One of the less common titles of the early 19th century with a wide range of content from Europe.
Four pages, folio size, red tax stamp at the top of page 1, good condition.
Exceedingly rare Napoleon occupation newspaper...
Item #705576
January 05, 1811
COURRIER D'AMSTERDAM or the COURIER VAN AMSTERDAM, January 5, 1811 (No. 5) 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 p... See More
The President requests permission to declare war... The first issue published...
Item #710749
June 27, 1812
THE WAR, New York, June 27, 1812 This is a very interesting newspaper as it existed for one purpose: to report the news from the War of 1812. It began publication shortly after the war began, & ceased to publish once the war was over.
Of significance is that this is the first issue published: volume 1, number 1.
The front page is taken up with the: "Introductory Retrospect" i... See More
First report we have seen on the attack of the brig Otter by Indians...
Item #703933
July 08, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1812 The front page begins with a rarely report event, headed: "Savage Attack on the Brig Otter". Taking over a full column is the: "Account of the Attack Made by the Indians of Chilcaaht on Board the Brig Otter, Samuel Hill, Master, April 12, 1811. This failed attack happened off the coast of Alaska.
Information is so rarely found that
... See More
War-related Acts of Congress on the front page... Application of the "Alien Enemies Act" of 1798...
Item #718294
July 16, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 16, 1812 The front page has a full column with 2 Acts of Congress: "To Prohibit American Vessels from Proceeding to or Trading with enemies of the United States..." and: "An Act Supplementary to the Act entitled 'An Act Respecting Alien Enemies' ", each signed in type: James Madison. These Acts were President Madison's appli... See More
The Constitution captures the Java... American capture Toronto, but General Pike is killed...
Item #703014
May 11, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 11, 1813 One-third of the front page is taken up with: "Capture of the Java" by the frigate Constitution. Also on the front page: "Late & Important Intelligence from England" and "Blockade of the American Coast".
Inside includes: "Capture of Little York--and Death of General Pike", which is present-day Toronto. "Gloriou... See More
The Constitution captures the Java... American capture Toronto, but General Pike is killed...
Item #710801
May 11, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 11, 1813 One-third of the front page is taken up with: "Capture of the Java" by the frigate Constitution. Also on the front page: "Late & Important Intelligence from England" and "Blockade of the American Coast".
Inside includes: "Capture of Little York--and Death of General Pike", which is present-day Toronto. "Gloriou... See More
The Fort Mims Massacre... Wealth of War of 1812 news...
Item #695204
October 19, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Oct. 19, 1813 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Southern Border War - Massacre at Tensaw" also known as the Fort Mims Massacre.
Also within this issue: "Patriotism of Tennessee" "Prisoners In Canada" "Last Official Blockade of the American Coast" "The Capture of Malden" "Argus and Pelican" "From Lake... See More
Battle of Chippawa... Much on the loss of the Essex...
Item #700929
July 16, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 16, 1814 The first several pages have much on American manufactures with various charts, including "Manufactures from Seed".
There is much content on the War of 1812 with most under the heading: "Events of the War" with smaller heads including: "Military" "Capture of Fort Erie--Battle of Chippewa" "General Ord... See More
The science of fencing...
Item #699384
June 28, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, June 28, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has an interesting article: "The Science of Fencing" which takes almost a full page.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 ... See More
Illinois joins the Union as the 21st state...
Item #701327
December 12, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 12, 1818 The front page has a rather inconspicuous report headed: Journal of 15th Congress" noting in part: "...Messrs. Hunter of R.I. and Edwards and Thomas took their seats this day. The two latter represent the new State of Illinois, the law to admit which into the Union has been signed by the President...The Union is now composed of Twenty-one S... See More
Education of Indians...
Item #694463
May 10, 1819
CONCORD OBSERVER, New Hampshire, May 10, 1819 since becoming computerized we have only offered two issues of this title, and both are from the Civil War.
This issue is from our private collection and selected for such due to its nice condition. The back page has a lengthy article: "Education of Indians".
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
With a rare, hand-tinted print of a 'View on the Schuylkill"...
Item #718277
September 01, 1820
THE ANALECTIC MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1820 This was a very famous literary-themed magazine, but this issue features at the back of the issue a a quite rare, hand-tinted full page engraving titled: "View on the Schuylkill". More typically such hand-tinted prints were removed from the issues long ago. And this engraving is in nice condition.
Complete in 88 pages, fu... See More
Earliest issue of this title we have offered...
Item #694462
October 24, 1820
WOODSTOCK OBSERVER, Vermont, Oct. 24, 1820 The only other issue of this title we have offered in the last 30+ years is from 1829. This is the volume 1, number 42 issue.
The back page has: "A Project of a Law for Preventing Unhappy Marriages". But this issue is from our private collection, selected for inclusion because of its great condition.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, ve... See More
Elusive title focused in temperance...
Item #701283
October 05, 1827
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIST, Boston, Oct. 5, 1827 This elusive title lasted just 3 1/2 years, and this is the first issue we've located in our 49 years. The masthead notes: "'Devoted To
The Suppression of Intemperance And Its Kindred Vices; And to the Encouragement of General Morality". As this note would imply, this newspaper was focused on the prohibition of alcohol.
... See More
Inauguration & inaugural address of Andrew Jackson...
Item #705568
March 07, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 7, 1829 An inside page has a nice article headed: "The Inauguration" which begins with details of the proceedings including: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators, filling the portico, the steps...the president of the United States delivered his inaugural address as given below, and having concluded it, the oath ... See More
Early reports on the railroad system in the United States...
Item #689421
April 23, 1831
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 23, 1831 A brief report: "Liberia" reports that: "...The recaptured Africans have wonderfully improved...". "The Cherokees" begins: "The Phoenix of the 26th contains further particulars of the oppressive operation of the laws of Georgia & cruel conduct of some of her citizens..." & more.
A very lengthy a... See More
Notable Supreme Court case in establishing Indian sovereignty...
Item #705569
March 10, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1832 Inside has a very notable Supreme Court case, "The Cherokee Case", being Samuel A. Worcester vs. the state of Georgia. In the case the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Cherokee Indians constituted a nation holding distinct sovereign powers.
Although the decision became the foundation of the principle of tribal sovereignty in th... See More
Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...
Item #705571
November 07, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835 Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem to reference the Battle of Gonzales (first battle of the Texas war for independence) but there is no direct mention of it.
Included are: "....It was confidently asserted at Vera Cruz ... See More
An angel in the masthead...
Item #698872
December 26, 1835
TRUMPET & UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE, Boston, Dec. 26, 1835 A religious newspaper that features an engraving of the angel Gabriel in the masthead. Among the articles: "Letter to a Member of a Methodist Church" "On Studying the Scriptures" and more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxing at folds, minor margin tears.
Whig-supporting, then a campaign newspaper...
Item #698875
September 26, 1838
THE NETTLE, Boston, Sept. 26, 1838 This was a general Whig-supporting newspaper in its first 2 years that evolved into a campaign paper supporting William H. Harrison for President. It would cease publication in 1844. This is the volume 1, number 4 issue. For some reason most institutions holding this title have just those from 1840+.
Four pages, nice condition.
Campaign newspaper that existed for just 12 issues...
Item #698873
September 06, 1839
THE BAY STATE DEMOCRAT, Boston, Sept. 7, 1839 Although there were several newspapers with this name, this is the campaign paper that existed for just 12 issues each year ending just before the November elections.
This is the number 3 issue, followed with political reporting supporting--obviously--the democratic party.
Eight pages, ornate masthead, never bound nor trimmed, 12 by 15 inches, ... See More
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #705630
July 08, 1843
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, Aug. 21, 1897 An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Various news & ads of the day. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some minor margin tears and minor paper breaks at the central f... See More
Abraham Lincoln wins an election in 1846... The Mormon troubles... The Mexican War...
Item #718413
September 12, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 12, 1846 Page 3 has a report from Illinois on election returns, which notes: "...7th district, Cartwright (loco.), 4829; Lincoln, (whig) 6340 (elected...".
History tells us that n 1843 Abraham Lincoln sought the Whig nomination for Illinois' 7th district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was defeated by John J. Hardin ... See More
Reports on the Mexican War...
Item #691624
May 07, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1847 Page 3 has several items on the Mexican War, including: "Gen. Taylor on the Battle-Field" "Reported News From Mexico" "The Indiana Troops at Buena Vista" and: "Late From New Mexico".
Four pages, very nice condition.
The Mexican War, and more...
Item #690588
August 04, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 4, 1847 Page 2 has: "The Western Lakes & Waters" along with: "The Navigation of the Lakes" which is about the Great Lakes. Also: "Mexican News" concerns the Mexican War, as does: "Army Orders" which takes over half a column.
The back page has much on: "Timber for the Navy" concerning n... See More
'Official' report of the gold discovery in California...
Item #705603
December 07, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1848 Beginning on the front page and taking all of page 2 and most of page 3 is the: "President's Annual Message" to the nation, in which is a rather lengthy & detailed report on the discovery of gold in California.
Although there were earlier newspaper reports of gold discovery, this was the first "official"... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... On California joining the Union...
Item #701054
September 11, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 11, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
The front page has considerable reporting headed: "Execution of Prof. Webster!" Webster was an American professor of chemistry and geology at Harvard Medical College. He was convicted of murder in the Parkman–Webster murder case and h... See More
John Paul Jones'
Engraving of a cricket club... Capitol Cornerstone..
Item #718669
August 02, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, Aug. 2, 1851 The front page has a half-page engraving of a cricket club: "The Eleven Of New England.", which includes the names of the club members and various officials. Included is a related article.
The inside has a half-page engraving of the "Laying Of The Corner Stone At The Capitol." Also present are: "Dec... See More
On a California lynching by the Committee of Vigilance, wth a print...
Item #719062
November 15, 1851
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 15, 1851 Pages 3 and 4 contain an article on a famous case involving the San Francisco Committee of Vigilance, headed: "Californian Lynchings". Included as well is a print captioned: "Lynching In San Francisco".
In 1851, San Francisco was a city in chaos, its population swelling due to the Gold Rush and its streets rife with crime a... See More
Terrific, early views of San Francisco and Sacramento...
Item #705589
November 29, 1851
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1851 The front page has a great & very early: "View Of San Francisco From the Foot of Telegraph Hill" with a related article on the city which: "...has now a population of about 40,000, with over 100 miles of streets laid out...".
Additionally the back page has a great: "View Of Sacramento City, From the River" ... See More
Two advertisements for the sale of Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #705634
May 20, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1852 The back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale..." and the other begins: "Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's Great Story, first published in the 'National Era' and now just issued in ... See More
News from the West... A railroad to the Pacific...
Item #691699
October 05, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 5, 1852 Page 3 has a nice report: "The Desert Beyond the Colorado--And the Pacific Railroad" being a detailed letter on the topography of the West, and the availability of water. Also some good talk concerning the construction of a railroad to the Pacific, which would not be realized until 1869.
Page 3 also has: "From Texas... See More
President Fillmore's state-of-the-union address...
Item #718662
December 07, 1852
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1852
* President Millard Fillmore
* State of the Union Address
Almost the entire front page is taken up with the: "President's Message" which is the annual state-of-the-union address in which President Fillmore reports on events of 1859 with some talk of needs for the future. It is signed in type at its conclusion: Millard Fillmore.
F... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Early view of Elmira...
Item #700105
November 12, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Nov. 12, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a print of: "Firemen's Celebration - The Procession In Broadway".
Among prints within are: "The Orcas ... See More
State of Vermont...
Item #689982
March 01, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 1, 1856 The front page is mostly taken up with an emblematic print of the: "State of Vermont".
Among the prints within are: "John Taylor & Sons' Brewery, Albany, New York' "Snow Scene in Albany"; a great, tipped-in doublepage centerfold: "Cleopatras Barge, the Great Boston Sleigh, Passing the Norfolk House, Roxb... See More
Pre-Civil War California...
Item #701279
April 08, 1856
EVENING BULLETIN, San Francisco, April 8, 1856 A large size newspaper with various news of the day. Wide, never-trimmed margins, somewhat crudely rejoined at the spine, tears near margins, irregular at the bottom margin but with no text loss. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Can Congress institute slavery?
Item #700714
May 15, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1856 Page 2 has an interesting and rather lengthy report from nearly 10 years earlier headed: "Has Congress Power to Institute Slavery?" taking over a full column.
Four pages, large folio size, irregular at the spine with binding indents, otherwise good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
... See More
On John C. Fremont as the first Republican candidate for President... Bleeding Kansas...
Item #700330
July 01, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 1, 1856 This issue has several reports concerning John C. Fremont as the Republican candidate for President and & the early days of his campaign for the office. The very first Republication Convention was just held several weeks prior.
Also within: "Stephens On Slavery In the Bible" as well as content on Bleeding Kansas with: "KANSAS - The Ala... See More
On Frederick Douglass's "Colored Men's Rights" speech...
Item #719130
May 15, 1857
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 15, 1857 Page 6 has over a column taken up with a report headed: "American Abolition Society", the latter portion of which has a report of Frederick Douglass taking the podium. This report concerns his Dred Scott speech of the day prior, and was formally called "Colored Men's Rights in This Republic". Portions are alluded to in his talk, as... See More
Frederick Douglass's "Colored Men's Rights in This Republic"...
Item #719141
May 15, 1857
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 15, 1857 Page 6 has: "AMERICAN ABOLITION SOCIETY", which provides details of the gathering for their 41st anniversary. Most notable is the complete text of what is now identified as Frederick Douglass's "Colored Men's Rights in This Republic".
Also present are Henry Ward Beecher's anti-slavery-themed reply to The Independent ... See More
American Anti-slavery Society - Frances Watkins, William Brown, and more...
Item #719148
May 15, 1857
the semi-weekly times, New York, May 15, 1857 Pages 2 and 3 have significant coverage of the 24th anniversary gathering of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Among the speakers were William Lloyd Garrison (President), Wendell Phillips, Frances Ellen Watkins (a free negro woman), William Wells Brown (a fugitive slave), and more. While most are familiar with the first two mentioned above, the ... See More
On Lincoln's seminal speech which lead to the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates...
Item #705620
July 06, 1857
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1857 Page 3 has nearly 2 columns taken up with a seminal report on Lincoln's political career. Lincoln had been in the audience when Stephen Douglas made his June 12 speech defending the Dred Scott Decision of 3 months prior. Lincoln gave a speech on June 26 in which he eloquently replied to Douglas, criticizing the Red Scot Decision, and also countering Douglas... See More
On the Utah War: United States vs. the Mormons...
Item #700537
December 30, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 30, 1857 Page 3 has: "The Army In Utah" which reports on the advance of U.S. troops towards Utah, noting: "... the numerous [wagon] trains guarded by it, reached there...The march was slow & tedious, averaging only 11 miles a day...
trains, including settlers L& merchants destined for Salt Lake...No molestatio... See More
Views on the Hudson River...
Item #690032
February 13, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1858 The front page has a print of: "The Wreck of the Ship Serampore, off Cohasset", Massachusetts. There is a related article.
Inside has 2 pages of text with 6 prints of: "Views on the Hudson River" including: "Fort Washington Depot" "Block House Pointy" "View From the Site of Fort Washington" "... See More
Great account of the last of the Lincoln-Douglas debates...
Item #705619
October 23, 1858
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 23, 1858 Keeping in mind that this was from the period of the Lincoln/Douglas debates, page 4 has a report from Springfield headed: "Illinois Politics" which talks of Stephen Douglas.
Taking over a full column is a fine report on the last of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates, this one at Alton, Illinois.
A few excerpts from the report include: "... See More
The John Brown Harper's Ferry insurrection...
Item #699716
November 02, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 2, 1859 The front page has column heads including: "The Harper's Ferry Affair" "Argument for Arrest of Judgment in Old Brown's Case" "The Trial of Coppie [Coppic] Commenced" "Extraordinary Eulogy on John Brown & His Fellow Conspirators" "The Bloody and Brutal Rochester Manifesto of Seward Elaborated" an... See More
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