Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Jefferson on where the Revolutionary War began: Virginia or Massachusetts...
Item #667535
December 26, 1818
THE PORTSMOUTH ORACLE, New Hampshire, Dec. 26, 1818 The front page features a nearly full column: "Letter From Mr. Jefferson" which concerns his thoughts on the question whether the Revolution began in Massachusetts or Virginia. Near the end Jefferson comments on his failing health and comments on that of John Adams as well.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Early expedition to the Yellowstone...
Item #625194
December 29, 1818
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 29, 1818 The middle of the front page has an interesting article: "Of The Yellow Stone Expedition" "Extract of a Letter dated Martin Cantonment, 380 Miles up the Missouri River...from an Officer of the Yellow Stone River Expedition to a Gentleman in St. Louis". The letter has some fascinating first-hand reporting on this earl... See More
A small size title over 200 years old...
Item #153100
THE PHILADELPHIA REGISTER & NATIONAL RECORDER, 1819 A small-size paper with varied content including news of the day, politics, and other items.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures 9 1/2 by 5 3/4 inches with 16 pages. Minor foxing.
Early Charleston...
Item #153105
THE SUNDAY VISITANT, Charleston, South Carolina, 1819 A quite early newspaper from the South, subtitled: "Weekly Repository of Christian Knowledge" this is obviously a religiously-themed newspaper. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 11x9 inches and contains 4 pages... See More
A northwest passage...
Item #601042
January 01, 1819
THE PHILADELPHIA REGISTER AND NATIONAL RECORDER, Feb. 6, 1819 A volume 1 number 6 issue of a title which began just as the "Philadelphia Register" in 1818, then turned into an eclectic (content coming from various sources on various topics) in 1819 when expanding the title to include "National Recorder". It lasted as such only until June, 1819. One of the articles is: &qu... See More
Yellowstone Expedition...
Item #207125
January 09, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, MA, Jan. 9, 1819 A pg. 2 report from "Kentucky" says that Col. Johnson is preparing two steam boats to ascend the Missouri in the spring, with troops and provisions to the Yellowstone River. Mentions that the expedition group is building a fort at Cow Island 400 miles above St. Louis, that the Indians exhibit a "hostile disposition" and that they cannot proceed withou... See More
Law to prevent piracy... Defending General Jackson...
Item #599589
March 13, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 13, 1819 Inside has: "General Jackson" and over a page of: "List of Acts" and also includes the text of 3 Acts of Congress, each signed: James Monroe, one: "...to protect the commerce of the United States and to punish the crime of piracy." Also inside: "Defence of General Jackson - Strictures on Mr. Lacock's... See More
Item #538417
April 06, 1819
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, April 6, 1819.
* President James Monroe
* Early 19th century Concord New Hampshire
The front page has:
* An Act making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand and eight hundred and nineteen..., signed in type: James Monroe.
Other news of the day includes: "Fire At Savan... See More
General Jackson and General Scott...
Item #599594
April 10, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1819
* Asbury College (Maryland)
* Andrew Jackson & Winfield Scott
Inside has nearly 2 pages taken up with much on Asbury College, a one-time Methodist school in Baltimore, which ended in 1832. Also in this issue: "General Jackson and Scott" which takes 5 1/2 pages and includes 2 letters signed by Andrew Jackson, and 2 sig... See More
Pirates...
Item #653257
April 17, 1819
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 17, 1819 Among the articles are: "Privateering--and Piracy" "Banking Scraps" "Western Banks" "Jackson--Clinton and Scott" includes a letter signed by: Winfield Scott.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 10 inches, in very good condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circul... See More
Indians are staking their claim...
Item #694556
April 17, 1819
THE UNION subtitled: "United States' Gazette and True American for the Country", Philadelphia, April 17, 1819 This was the semi-weekly country edition of the "Union" which was a daily.
Page 2 includes: "Claims of the North American Indians" and: "Curious Roguery. A page 3 report begins: "The slave trade treaties were the subject of some conversati... See More
Much on Indian treaties...
Item #599850
April 24, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 24, 1819 Among the articles are: "How to Tame an Elephant!" "Indian Treaties Ratified at the Late Session of Congress" which takes two pages; "Mexican Coinage"; a brief item: "Negro Stealing" reads: "Sentence of death has been pronounced on a fellow in North Carolina for negro stealing. If hanging is ri... See More
James Monroe's Presidential Tour...
Item #659737
April 24, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 24, 1819
* Details About James Monroe's Visit to Nags Head and Roanoke Island
* Monroe Support of Albemarle Sound Direct Outlet
* Response to Citizens of Plymouth, Signed in Type
On the frontpage under "President's Tour" are details about James Monroe's visit to N. Carolina stating his boat anchored at Nags Head, and later visit... See More
1819 Generals Jackson & Scott...
Item #211510
May 12, 1819
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 12, 1819 Pg. 2 has: Gens. Jackson And Scott which includes letters signed in type by each general concerning a misunderstanding from 1817. Pg. 3 has a related letter signed in type: De Witt Clinton. Other news of the day includes: "Artic Discoveries" "The Senate" "Hints For The Season" and more. Several interesting advertisements as well. Minor edge wea... See More
United States exports...
Item #599862
June 05, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 5, 1819 Nearly 3 pages are taken up with extensive chargers on the: "Exports of the United States" with columns for "quantity" and "value" of hundreds of items. Nearly 4 pages are taken up with: "Captain Biddle and Lord Cochrane" written on board the "United States ship Ontario".
Sixteen pages, 6 b... See More
Pirates in the Caribbean... U.S. coins... Banking...
Item #650858
June 12, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 12, 1819 Much on "Banks and Banking" and over 4 pages on: "Regulation of Coins - Important Report".
The back page has a small item: "Piracies, frequently accompanied by murder, are frequent in the West India seas--and patriots also deal in slaves. We are disgusted with the abuses of the South American flags."
Sixteen... See More
An Act relating to separating Maine from Massachusetts...
Item #673463
June 12, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 12, 1819 Much of the front page is: "AN ACT Relating to the Separation of the District of Maine from Massachusetts Proper & forming the Same into a Separate and Independent State", carrying over to page 2. Maine would become a separate state in 1820.
The back page has a very early illustrated advertisement for fire engines.
Four pages, good co... See More
The Yellowstone Expedition...
Item #622680
June 25, 1819
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, June 25, 1819 Page 2 has: "Yellow Stone Expedition" which is a letter fro Col. James Johnson from near Girardeau, followed by another letter from "Off St. Louis". Two notable letters from his significant & early expedition. The back page has a curious article; "Cow with a Wooden Leg".
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
The Yellowstone expection... Is President Monroe dead?
Item #207123
June 26, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 26, 1819 Page 2 has: "Yellowstone Expedition" which has two letters from Col. Johnson, the first from "off Cape Girardeau" and nearly "50 miles against the current of the Mississippi" with mention of difficult perils encountered on the river, and a second letter reporting that he was at St. Louis with 200 tons of provisions but t... See More
Yellowstone expedition of 1819....
Item #211509
June 30, 1819
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 30, 1819.
* 1819 Yellowstone Expedition
A pg. 2 report from Jeffersonville says: "The U.S. Steamboat, Western Engineer, passed this place...on her way up the Missouri. There also passed on the same day, and were piloted over the falls, 9 keels, containing part of the expedition to the Yellow Stone under the command of Col. Atkinson, Capt. Fo... See More
Yellowstone Expedition in 1819....
Item #218297
July 21, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, MA, dated July 21, 1819 July 21, 1819.
* Yellowstone expedition
* Missouri
On page 2 under Yellowstone Expedition is a report stating that the steamboat Western Engineer arrived safely at St. Louis and that Her passage from Pittsbuagh [sic] averaged about eight miles an hour. She met with some difficulties, but none very important. Some Indian
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* Yellowstone expedition
* Missouri
On page 2 under Yellowstone Expedition is a report stating that the steamboat Western Engineer arrived safely at St. Louis and that Her passage from Pittsbuagh [sic] averaged about eight miles an hour. She met with some difficulties, but none very important. Some Indian
The Yellowstone Expedition...
Item #622681
July 27, 1819
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, July 27, 1819 Page 3 has: "Yellow Stone Expedition" which is a letter from Col. James Johnson from "mouth of Missouri, 15th June, 1819" which is a significant & early expedition.
Four pages, nice condition.
An expedition up the Missouri River...
Item #599872
July 31, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 31, 1819 About half a page is taken up with a descriptive article: "Expedition Up the Missouri". Various other news of the day.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...consi... See More
1819 Missouri River Expedition....
Item #212155
October 19, 1819
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 19, 1819 On page 3 under Missouri Expedition are details of a letter from an officer attached to the expedition, stating that Ketchums boat ...had run upon a sawyer and filled with water....The steamboat Expedition had burst her boiler and could not proceed..., plus more about other difficulties, and his observations about the land and climate in the region. S... See More
On burning Hindu widows on their husbands funeral pyre...
Item #673462
November 06, 1819
BOSTON RECORDER, Nov. 6, 1819 The front page has a rather lengthy and interesting article: "Hindoo Petition Against Burning Widows" beginning: "The effort of the British government to suppress the brutal custom of burning widows on the funeral pile of their husbands have been highly meritorious...".
Another article of the same heading is on page 3.
Four pages, nice cond... See More
Colonel Atkinson & Peter Kerr...
Item #214664
November 10, 1819
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 10, 1819.
* Expedition of the Upper Missouri
Page 2 has Intelligence for the Expedition to the Upper Missouri stating that Kerr left Manuels Fort and later met ...the Western Engineer, Maj. Long and party, 12 miles below the mouth of the river Platte....On the 12th he met Col. Atkinson 175 miles below the Council Bluffs. The
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* Expedition of the Upper Missouri
* Colonel Atkinson
Page 2 has Intelligence for the Expedition to the Upper Missouri stating that Kerr left Manuels Fort and later met ...the Western Engineer, Maj. Long and party, 12 miles below the mouth of the river Platte....On the 12th he met Col. Atkinson 175 miles below the Council Bluffs. The
Early Wine making in 1819...
Item #219412
December 08, 1819
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 8, 1819.
* Early wine making
* Vevay Indiana
A pg. 2 item says: A Vevay, Indiana paper, of Oct. 28, says--The season for making wine is just over; and not withstanding the uncommon dry season, the wine presses near Vevay, have made 4,832 gallons of wine--(153 quarter casks). Other news of the day includes: "Fire" "The Stoneham Murder"
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* Early wine making
* Vevay Indiana
A pg. 2 item says: A Vevay, Indiana paper, of Oct. 28, says--The season for making wine is just over; and not withstanding the uncommon dry season, the wine presses near Vevay, have made 4,832 gallons of wine--(153 quarter casks). Other news of the day includes: "Fire" "The Stoneham Murder"
Typical newspaper from over 200 years ago...
Item #153078
THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, 1820 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 15 by 20 inches, four pages, cleanly cut at the spine not causing any text loss. Generally quite nice.
With nice masthead engraving...
Item #153099
January 01, 1820
THE PLOUGH BOY, Albany, New York, 1820 Subtitled: "And Journal of the Board of Agriculture". Basically an agricultural-themed paper, but other content as well. The masthead features a nice engraving of a man & horse plowing a field. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 12x10 inches, 8 pag... See More
Farming news from over 200 years ago...
Item #153264
AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 9 by 11 inches and contains 8 pages, nice condition.
Introductory issue at a low price...
Item #207492
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England. This magazine is dated in the 1820's and contains about 56 pages. The front page has a nice engraving of St. John's Gate.The issue contains news & articles from around the world and is in nice condition. A nice period item form the 19th century. Please note - the issue you will receive will be dated from the 1820's, and will be... See More
An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More
Yellowstone Expedition In 1820...
Item #212443
January 14, 1820
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Jan. 14, 1820 Pg. 3 has news about Yellow Stone Expedition noting the arrivals of Cols. Atkinson Chambers, Major Biddle, Capts. Smith and Carney at St. Louis, plus a few more details and word about the arrival of other personnel. Other news of the day includes: "Kentucky" "The Vermont Murder" "Restriction Of Slavery" and much more. Some lite staining in unrelated con... See More
Exploring the Yellowstone... Westward expansion...
Item #626193
January 15, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 15, 1820
* Early report on exploring the Yellowstone
Certainly the best article in this issue 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 Movem... See More
Exploring the Yellowstone... Westward expansion...
Item #703105
January 15, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 15, 1820
* Yellowstone expedition - American frontier
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 com... See More
Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...
Item #683275
January 22, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820
* African slave trade - slaves
* United States Navy inquiry
* John C. Calhoun
Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.
Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed i... See More
Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...
Item #683277
January 22, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820 Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.
Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed in type by J. C. Calhoun as Secretary of War. Additionally, in the Supplement there are... See More
Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...
Item #683278
January 22, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820 Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.
Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed in type by J. C. Calhoun as Secretary of War. Additionally, in the Supplement there are... See More
Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...
Item #683279
January 22, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820 Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.
Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed in type by J. C. Calhoun as Secretary of War. Additionally, in the Supplement there are... See More
Acts signed by James Monroe...
Item #627864
February 08, 1820
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, February 8, 1820 The front page of this issue contains an act of Congress signed in type: JAMES MONROE. Page 2 has a unusually large advertisement for "For Governor, Oliver Wolcott"
Other news and advertisements (some illustrated) of the day are within.
This is complete in four pages with some lite rubbing at the centerfold, otherwise in n... See More
On the death of King George III...
Item #646060
February 08, 1820
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 8, 1820
* George III of the United Kingdom
* Death - best title to be had ?
The front page has "By the King, A Proclamation" concerning the death of King George III, prefaced with: "Requiring all Persons, being in Office of Authority or Government at the Decease of the late King, to Proceed in the Execution of their Respective Offices.&... See More
Texas struggles for independence from Spain...
Item #666257
March 02, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 2, 1820 The ftpg. has an early letter datelines: "Republic of Texas, Fort Walker, Nov. 30th, 1819" with the letter detailing trouble there. Bits include: "...Our dangers, difficulties & troubles...have been great. Nacogdoches has fallen into the hands of our enemies...Frequent engagements take place between the two forces...I... See More
The home of Francis Scott Key for sale...
Item #621944
March 14, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., March 14, 1820
* Francis Scott Key house for sale ad
* From the Nation's Capital
A back page notice headed "Valuable Property For Sale" begins: "That large and commodious two story brick dwelling house near the upper end of Bridge street, lately occupied by Francis S. Key, Esq...." plus a few details (see).
Four ... See More
Lengthy report on the national currency... Seizure of Florida...
Item #638180
March 18, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 18, 1820 Taking over 3 pages is a continued report from the Secretary of the Treasury on the "National Currency". Also within is over a page on the: "Seizure of the Floridas", followed by: "The Slave Question". Nearly 4 pages of reports from "Congress" as well.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/4 inches, good c... See More
First White House wedding...
Item #672505
March 18, 1820
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 18, 1820 Listed under the page 2 "Marriages" is one that reads: "In Washington city, Samuel Lawrence Gouverneur, Esq. of N. York, to Miss Maria Hester Monroe, youngest daughter of James Monroe, President of the U. States." This was first wedding to be held at the White House.
Other news of the day includes: "Royal Funeral" &quo... See More
Andy Jackson... Return of Indian land in Georgia...
Item #644140
March 21, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 21, 1820 Most of pg. 2 is taken up with: "General Jackson's Memorial", continued in a future issue. The ftpg. has a document to the Senate signed by the President: James Monroe, concerning the return of land to the citizens of Georgia by various Indian tribes (see).
No fewer than 4 runaway slave reward ads. Four pages, nice condi... See More
Death by duel of naval hero Stephen Decatur...
Item #701219
March 25, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1820
* Stephen Decatur killed (1st report)
* United States Navy commodore
* Duel vs. James Barron
The ftpg. has an article with small head: "Melancholy Occurrence" which begins: "A duel was fought on Wednesday...between the victor of the Macedonian, Com. Decatur, and com. Barron who commanded the Chesapeake frigate...Th... See More
Document signed by James Monroe...
Item #610511
April 01, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 1, 1820 Reports include: "Religious Persecutions"; "On Relations with Spain being a document signed in type: James Monroe; The Late Fire at Savannah" and various reports from Congress with a letter dated Paris, signed in type: La Fayette.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/4 inches, a few leaves close-trimmed at the margin shaving some l... See More
Publication with farming details...
Item #651718
April 07, 1820
AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, Maryland, April 7, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.
See photos for more details.
Complete in sixteen pages, measures approximately 11 x 9 inches and is in nice condition.
Ten documents signed by the President, James Monroe...
Item #686185
May 09, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1820 The front page features 7 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Monroe. And page 2 begins with another 3 documents by James Monroe as well. Great to have in this famous newspaper from the nation's capital.
Four pages, good condition.
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