Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
William Hogarth print...
Item #538300
November 01, 1808
"After" Hogarth engraving dated November 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry and Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic po
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William Hogarth print...
Item #538314
November 01, 1808
"After" Hogarth engraving dated November 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic po
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Early lot of 6 newspapers...
Item #602985
THE AMERICAN, Providence, Rhode Island A lot of six issues from 1808-1809, each complete in 4 pages, small folio size, cut cleanly at the spine with ample margin, and otherwise in nice condition.
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's father...
Item #702052
November 28, 1808
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 28, 1808
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
A curious literary item here as page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" with one of the plays: "SIXTY THIRD LETTER", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mrs. Poe" as "Lydia". She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe.
Four pages, light fo... See More
Funeral of the governor...
Item #665915
December 17, 1808
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 17, 1808
* James Sullivan death
* 7th governor of Massachusetts
The entirety of page 2 has wide black "mourning" rules for the funeral of the governor, James Sullivan. Included with the details is an engraving of the coffin noting the position of the pall-bearers, and the order of the "Procession".
Four pages, nice cond... See More
1808 Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's father...
Item #702672
December 26, 1808
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 26, 1808
* 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: "BATTLE OF HEHAM", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mr. Poe" as "Montague". He was the father of Edgar Allan Poe.
Four page... See More
William Hogarth print...
Item #538292
January 01, 1809
"After" Hogarth engraving dated January 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realisti
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William Hogarth print...
Item #538315
January 01, 1809
"After" Hogarth engraving dated January 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic p
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The late correspondence of John Adam's...
Item #594236
BOSTON 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 throughout.Note that the photo is representative of ... See More
Item #150528
January 05, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Jan. 5, 1809 The "New Year's Address Of The Carrier of the Chronicle" takes all of the first column on the ftpg. re. the Carrier's Address in the form of a poem. Some foxing.
Has the annual Carrier's Address...
Item #153540
January 05, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Jan. 5, 1809 The front page contains the desired: "New Year's Address Of The Carrier of the Chronicle", called the carrier's address.
Four pages, a bit of edge wear and a few very minor tears, occasional foxing.
William Hogarth print...
Item #538290
March 01, 1809
"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
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William Hogarth print...
Item #538310
March 01, 1809
"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realis
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Congratulations to Jefferson upon leaving the White House...
Item #667556
April 24, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, April 24, 1809
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Retires from presidency & public life
The front page has a letter from Rhode Island to Thomas Jefferson concerning his retirement as President, with his response datelined at Monticello, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
William Hogarth print...
Item #538311
May 01, 1809
"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
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Boston Advertisement Extra
Item #216173
May 25, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE EXTRA, Boston, May 25, 1809.
* Advertisement Extra !
A folio-size singlesheet containing mostly ads and notices. A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing.
* Advertisement Extra !
A folio-size singlesheet containing mostly ads and notices. A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing.
Graphic on the 4th of July celebration...
Item #687905
July 01, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, July 1, 1809 Page 2 contains a rather large, graphic & broadside-like presentation of the: "CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE!" By: "The Bunker Hill Association".
Four pages, nice conditions volume one issue.
1809 John Quincy Adams dinner....
Item #215482
July 27, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 27, 1809.
* John Quincy Adams dinner tribute
* John Quincy Adams dinner tribute
* New Orleans
On page 3 under Tribute Of Respect are details about a public dinner for John Quincy Adams prior to his departure to Russia, plus his reply signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news of the day includes: "New Orleans Address" "British regulation of American trade" and
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On the Non-Intercourse law... Did the governor die?
Item #686179
July 27, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, July 27, 1809 The front page has most of a column taken up with AN ACT...The Amended Non-Intercourse Law." concerning relations with England and France, signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Page 2 has a curious item: "A Danbury paper of July 19 announces...the death of his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, Esq. This report, we think, and sincerely hope, is p... See More
William Hogarth print...
Item #538289
August 01, 1809
"After" Hogarth engraving dated August 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
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A poem of gratitude to the retired Thomas Jefferson...
Item #694559
September 04, 1809
BALTIMORE EVENING POST, Maryland, Sept. 4, 1809
* Very rare publication
* re. Thomas Jefferson retirement
The last time we offered this title was 15 years ago.
Page 2 has much on the war in Europe & includes a letter signed in type: Jerome Napoleon, the youngest brother of Napoleon Buonaparte.
Page 3 has a poem: "Gratitude, to Thomas Jefferson, Esq., Late President of the ... See More
Unusual engraving in the masthead...
Item #615213
September 13, 1809
THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, Sept. 13, 1809 The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em". Complete as a single sheet issue, bit of foxing, generally nice condition.
Madison's state-of-the-union address to the nation...
Item #687993
December 06, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 6, 1809
* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address
Taking over 2 columns of the front page & ending on page 2 is the: "President's Message" being his annual state-of-the-union address in which he recounts the events of the year, signed in type: James Madison.
Four pages, scattered foxing, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition... See More
Napoleon Bonaparte treaty...
Item #220235
December 18, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 18, 1809.
* Napoleon Bonaparte treaty of peace
* Austria & France
On page 2 under Definitive Treaty of Peace is the text of a treaty between Austria and France, signed in type: Napoleon. Other news of the day includes: "Affairs Of Spain" "Congress" and more. Lower half of the spine has numerous tears and is very tattered , lower margin is tat
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* Napoleon Bonaparte treaty of peace
* Austria & France
On page 2 under Definitive Treaty of Peace is the text of a treaty between Austria and France, signed in type: Napoleon. Other news of the day includes: "Affairs Of Spain" "Congress" and more. Lower half of the spine has numerous tears and is very tattered , lower margin is tat
Dated in 1810...
Turn of the 19th century Boston...
Item #570737
BOSTON GAZETTE, Massachusetts, 1810 An authentic issue of this famous title dated in the year 1810. Woodcut prints of ships, period advertising, and political reporting are common. A great issue to have if desiring to gain a snap-shot view of 1810 from one of the most prominent cities and cultural hubs of early America.The issue is complete, has light browning and typical (mi... See More
Dated in 1810...
Turn of the 19th century Boston...
Item #570739
BOSTON PATRIOT, Massachusetts, 1810 An authentic issue of this famous title dated in the year 1810. Woodcut prints of ships, period advertising, and political reporting are common. A great issue to have if desiring to gain a snap-shot view of 1810 from one of the most prominent cities and cultural hubs of early America. in the mid-1800's, the Boston Patriot would become... See More
5 issues from Thomas Jefferson's presidency... 1806-1807...
Item #697170
(5) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1806-1807 * President Thomas Jefferson administration era
A lot of five issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period during the first decade of the 1800s. Multiple shipping ads are present as well. One is from 1806 and four are from 1807.&nbs... See More
5 issues from Thomas Jefferson's presidency... 1806-1807...
Item #697171
(5) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1806-1807 A lot of five issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period during the first decade of the 1800s. Multiple shipping ads are present as well. One is from 1806 and four are from 1807. Complete in 4 pages, irregular at the spine but without loss... See More
Fontainebleau Decree...
Item #203392
January 25, 1810
UNITED STATES GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jan. 25, 1810
*Napoleon type signature...
*Adieu to Love...
The back page of this issue has the "Fontaineblue Decree" signed in type: Napoleon. Concerned the import and export of "colonial produce". This issue also has: "Manuscript Fugitive Poetry, No. II, An Adieu To Love". Uneven at the spine, sma... See More
Unusual group obituary....
Item #623658
February 15, 1810
BOSTON GAZETTE, Feb. 15, 1810 Page 3 has a very unusual obituary prefaced with a statement that says: "Seldom have we had to record so melancholy a catastrophe as that which follows. To see our fine army of 2000 men reduced to nothing in so short a space of time, has cast a gloom over the people, who naturally ask, ‘What calamity is to assail us next?’ " After this is a... See More
Rare religious title from Vermont...
Item #584608
March 01, 1810
THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), March, 1810 A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page is the continued "Biography" of the "Life of the Rev. William Tennent" with a wealth of other religious themed content inside.
Very nice condition, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inches.
Very nice condition, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inches.
1810 Yazoo Claims with ads...
Item #200103
March 24, 1810
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 24, 1810 A page 2 report "From Washington" says: "I have the satisfaction to inform you that the Supreme Court...affirmed the judgement in the Courts below, unanimously on all the points, in favor of the Yazoo claims. We understand that in this case the Judges gave their opinions seriatim.", and a bit more. Rubbing in unrelated text, some... See More
Early building code restrictions for Washington, D.C...
Item #639484
May 11, 1810
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1810 Page 3 contains a detailed building code notice for Washington, D.C., signed in type by the President: James Madison (see). Nice item on early restrictions for buildings in the capital city. Also a "Thirty Dollars Reward" for 3 runaway slaves, and another similar on pg. 3 and yet another on pg. 4.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Rare 1810 Middlebury, Vermont title...
Item #587606
July 01, 1810
THE 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 themed content inside.
Very nice condit
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* 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 themed content inside.
Very nice condit
Tragedy of the ship Margaret...
Item #633253
July 25, 1810
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 25, 1810 Page 2 has a lengthy report "Unfortunate Ship Margaret" and the front page has: "Kidnapped and Fugitive Kings". Among the ads is: "Stop a Runaway" which was for an indented apprentice.
Four pages, good condition.
Secret message of President Jefferson...
Item #693201
August 13, 1810
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Aug. 13, 1810 The front page begins with the report of a secret message, prefaced with: "The following is given to the public as the celebrated secret message of President Jefferson, on the 6th of Dec. 1805, respecting our relations with Spain and France, concerning Louisiana. As one of the important documents of the Jeffersonian period, we have though... See More
1810 Middlebury, Vermont...
Item #594040
September 01, 1810
THE 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 pages, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inche
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* 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 pages, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inche
Rare religious title from Vermont...
Item #596312
September 01, 1810
THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), November, 1810 A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 8 pages is: "Biography - Memoir of Mr. Stephen Hallett Golding" with a wealth of religious themed content inside including lengthy on: "Character of Jesus Christ".
Very nice condition, 32 p
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Very nice condition, 32 p
1810 Trade with France Resumes.....
Item #215364
November 12, 1810
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Nov. 12, 1810.
* Trade with France resumes
* President James Madison proclamation
* Trade with France resumes
* President James Madison proclamation
The front page has A Proclamation reinstating trade with France, signed in type: James Madison. Madison did so because he thought the Berlin and Milan Decrees had been rescinded by France. Such was not the case and the French continued to harass American shipping
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1810 James Madison & The French...
Item #212900
November 14, 1810
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Nov. 14, 1810.
* James Madison
* Trade With France & U.K.
Page 2 has A Proclamation which reinstated trade with France and forbade any trade with Great Britain, signed in type: James Madison. Believing that Napoleon had rescinded the Berlin and Milan Decrees, Madison issued the aforementioned proclamation. He was, however, deceived by the French, and
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* James Madison
* Trade With France & U.K.
Page 2 has A Proclamation which reinstated trade with France and forbade any trade with Great Britain, signed in type: James Madison. Believing that Napoleon had rescinded the Berlin and Milan Decrees, Madison issued the aforementioned proclamation. He was, however, deceived by the French, and
1810 Mungo Park Scottish - African Explorer....
Item #212973
November 19, 1810
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Nov. 19, 1810.
* Mungo Park
* Scottish Explorer
* Africa
The front page has a letter concerning the safety of the enterprising explorer, Mungo Park, stating in part: ...I have received authentic information...that Mungo Parke, the African Traveller, was seen...the month of March last, eight days journey, or about 120 miles east of Tombuctoo...
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* Mungo Park
* Scottish Explorer
* Africa
The front page has a letter concerning the safety of the enterprising explorer, Mungo Park, stating in part: ...I have received authentic information...that Mungo Parke, the African Traveller, was seen...the month of March last, eight days journey, or about 120 miles east of Tombuctoo...
Publisher with an interesting life...
Item #153038
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR, London, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, an Anglo-French publicist of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spend much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith returned to England in 1809 & was at first he arrested and imprisoned, but soon was... See More
New Year's Address...
Item #151108
January 03, 1811
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Jan. 3, 1811 Taking nearly a full column on the ftpg. is the: "New Year's Address" being the Carrier's Address to the patrons of this newspaper. Other news and advertisements of the day.
Complete in four pages, rejoined at the spine, otherwise nice.
See the interesting masthead...
Item #673461
February 12, 1811
CONSTITUTIONALIST, Exeter, New Hampshire, Feb. 12, 1811 Perhaps the most interesting feature of this issue is the masthead as each letter in the title is encircled in an interlocking ring & labeled with one of the then 17 states in the Union, the last being Ohio.
Four pages, good condition.
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #584752
March 27, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, 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 the Authority & Laws of the United States...... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #588148
March 27, 1811
COLUMBIAN 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 the Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been... See More
Elbridge Gerry & a political "Black List" report...
Item #210323
March 30, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1811 The photo below shows the broadside-like presentation of the politically-themed notice: "Black List" of "American vessels laden with American property..." with more on this political situation involving Elbridge Gerry. The item is headed: "Gerry and Sequestration! See the Black Cloud of Wienesses below." This issue is complete in 4 pages, sme c... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #586811
March 30, 1811
COLUMBIAN 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 Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been Seized, ... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #597612
March 30, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1811 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 Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been Seized, Libelled, Bonded, and Will Probably Be Sequest... See More
Item #151650
May 04, 1811
THE COLUMBIAN FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 4, 1811 Pg. 3 has a comparatively large illustrated ad for a "Wire Manufactory" with text. Ftpg. illustrated umbrella ad. Very nice shape.
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