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Farming newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #615789
June 16, 1838
FRANKLIN FARMER, Frankfort, Kentucky, June 16, 1838
* Rare & early title
An early title from Kentucky, and as the title would suggest, focused on farming issues. Inside has: "Mineral Resources of Kentucky" among other articles.
Eight pages, never bound or trimmed so it folds out to one sheet, archivally rejoined at the spine, scattered foxing, generally nice. ... See More
Uncommon Military Periodical 1838....
Item #571042
November 08, 1838
ARMY AND NAVY CHRONICLE, Washington, November 8, 1838 Inside has the "Hints for the Creation of a New Bureau"; reports from Commander D.G. Farragut at Vera Cruz; General Taylor and his treaty with the Apalachicola Indian treaty and more. Octavo-size, 16 pages, some lite foxing, otherwise in good condition.
On Charles Dickens...
Item #203859
December 01, 1838
THE ALBION, New York, Dec. 1, 1838 Page 2 contains a lengthy article, taking over half the page, headed "Dickens's Tales" which begins: "Mr. Charles Dickens, the author of the above works, is the most popular writer of the day..." with much more (see photos). You get the complete 8 page issue, a bit irregular at the spine, a bit of scattered browning, generally quite nice.
Martin Van Buren Annual Message In 1838...
Item #211154
December 10, 1838
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Dec. 10, 1838 The annual Message of the President to Congress takes all of pg. 2 and concludes on pg. 3 where it is signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Gen. Jackson At Home" "Shocking Calamity" and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well. Subscribers names written above the masthead, small area of foxing... See More
1902 - "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch", by Alice Caldwell Hegan...
Item #705337
January 01, 1839
Book: "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch", by Alice Caldwell Hegan (Rice), 1902 edition
A delightful book originally published in 1901, this appears to be a Dec., 1902 printing. Wikipedia states:
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch is a 1901 novel by American author Alice Hegan Rice, about a southern family humorously coping with poverty. It was highly popular on its release and has b
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Overtaking the Indians in Florida... Second Seminole War...
Item #650838
January 12, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 12, 1839 Included are 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Occupation Of Florida" which is introduced with: "A bill to provide for the armed occupation and settlement of that part of Florida which is now overrun and infested by marauding bands of hostile Indians." with all six Sections.
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Resolution limiting the term of the President...
Item #688187
January 22, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., Jan. 22, 1839 The top of page 3 has an interesting report from "Congress" noting: "...a joint resolution was introduced by Mr. Tallmadge for the amendment of the Constitution...provides that the President shall be elected for one term of four years and be ineligible thereafter..." with other restrictive ideas.
Four pages, nice conditi... See More
Slaves of the captured Amistad slave ship...
Item #683756
March 01, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 29, 1840 Near the top of the front page is a small heading: "The Amistad Schooner" which reports on the case of the Amistad slave ship, made famous recently by the 1997 Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name.
The article mentions: "The British government...have been actively interposing in the affairs of the Amistad...to in... See More
Map of the Liverpool vicinity...
Item #701026
March 02, 1839
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, March 2, 1839 The front page is dominated by a map headed: "Chart OF The Shoals Outside the port of Liverpool..." showing the loss of several American ships from a recent gale.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, good condition.
Huge list of Acts of Congress recently passed...
Item #683618
March 05, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1839 Half of the back page is taken up with a very lengthy: "List Of Acts Passed at the Third Session of the 25th Congress" including several "Acts Relating To the Territories" relating to organizing the Iowa Territory.
Four pages, good condition.
Martin Van Buren 1839....
Item #215631
March 14, 1839
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (L.I.), N.Y., March 14, 1839.
* President Martin Van Buren Act
* Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York
Page 2 has: An Act giving to the President of the United States additional powers for the defence of the United States, in certain cases, against invasion, and for other purposes... signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "
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* President Martin Van Buren Act
* Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York
Page 2 has: An Act giving to the President of the United States additional powers for the defence of the United States, in certain cases, against invasion, and for other purposes... signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "
Published by Horace Greeley...
Item #693324
March 30, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, March 30, 1839
* Very early by Horace Greeley
Has various bits of news, some literary content, original compositions and ads. Ornate lettering in the masthead. A very early publication done by the famed Horace Greeley.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 9 1/2 by 12 1/4 inches, minor light foxing, nice condition.
Death of famed publisher Hezekiah Niles...
Item #688191
April 04, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1839 The top of page 3 has a report of the death of famous newspaper publisher Hezekiah Niles, it noting in part: "...the decease of the venerable and respected Hezekiah Niles, the founder...editor & publisher of Niles' Weekly Register--a paper universally known and esteemed in our country for its ability, candor, and useful cha... See More
Horace Greeley's first successful publication...
Item #704682
April 20, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, April 20, 1839 This title was published by the famed Horace Greeley, begun some seven years before his more famous 'New York Tribune' would print its first issue. Although he would work at several newspapers prior to the 'New Yorker' this would be his first successful venture eventually reaching a circulation of 9,000.
Long active in politics, Gr
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Martin Van Buren In 1839...
Item #213395
April 22, 1839
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, April 22, 1839.
* Martin Van Buren Act
* 1839 Concord NH
* Florida Indians
An Act making appropriations for the...expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with the Various Indian tribes, for 1839, signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Florida Indians" "New York Electi
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* Martin Van Buren Act
* 1839 Concord NH
* Florida Indians
An Act making appropriations for the...expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with the Various Indian tribes, for 1839, signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Florida Indians" "New York Electi
Sag Harbor circus ad...
Item #208740
May 04, 1839
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, May 4, 1839 On the front page under Circus are details about the splendid Equestrian Establishment performed by A. Turner, Sons & Co. 4 pages in good condition. Early for circus advertisements.
The desert of California...
Item #692866
May 11, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, May 11, 1839 Inside has a report: "Desert of California". Keep in mind that California was part of Mexico at this time, so bits of the report include: "This immense plain, the existence of which was until very recently unknown, is situated in the central part of Upper or New California, in Mexico...Its area is equal to that of Virginia...this remarkab... See More
A treaty to end the Seminole War is reached, but not for long...
Item #692867
June 08, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, June 8, 1839 Page 10 has a report headed: "The Florida War Ended" noting in part: "Such is the official announcement from Gen. Macomb, and we ardently wish it may prove correct...terms of the agreement are very vague--the Indians manifestly understanding that they are to have undisturbed possession of the territory allowed them; while our government m... See More
Captured slave ship...
Item #653171
June 15, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 15, 1839
* African slave trade capture
The bkpg. has a report: "Slaves Captured" which notes in part: "...British sloop of war Buzzard...captured by her on the coast of Africa on suspicion of having been concerned in the slave trade, have arrived at New York...vessels...are both American built & the officers were all Amer... See More
Trade on the Mississippi...
Item #217291
July 04, 1839
THE ATLAS, Boston, July 4, 1839.
* Shipping trade on the Mississippi River
Page 2 has a report about the Trade of St. Louis says that 105 different boats Traded at the wharf this season, and that 86 are regular traders. Lists the number of regular trader boats from various ports like Pittsburg, New Orleans, Galena, the Missouri and Illinois Rivers and Nashville. Oth
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* Shipping trade on the Mississippi River
* St. Louis 1839
Page 2 has a report about the Trade of St. Louis says that 105 different boats Traded at the wharf this season, and that 86 are regular traders. Lists the number of regular trader boats from various ports like Pittsburg, New Orleans, Galena, the Missouri and Illinois Rivers and Nashville. Oth
Henry Schoolcraft 1839 Story....
Item #215715
July 27, 1839
NEW-YORK MIRROR, July 27, 1839.
* Short Story by known writer
* Henry C. Schoolcraft
* Short Story by known writer
* Henry C. Schoolcraft
Famous literary title, inside has a short story: The Celestial Sisters. By Henry R. Schoolcraft . Other topics include: "Employment For The Unhappy" "Arab Horses" "Progress Of Music" and more. Measures 14 by 10 1/2 inches, 8 pages, some lite margin stain
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Early Steamships in 1839...
Item #219475
July 31, 1839
UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL & STATISTICAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, PA, July 31, 1839.
* Early steamboat travel
The front page has a committee report on the subject Atlantic Steam Navigation. Report takes 2 1/2 pages. Other topics throughout. A volume I issue. Quarto-size, 16 pages, small piece missing from the left margin of the last leaf, otherwise in nice condition.
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* Early steamboat travel
The front page has a committee report on the subject Atlantic Steam Navigation. Report takes 2 1/2 pages. Other topics throughout. A volume I issue. Quarto-size, 16 pages, small piece missing from the left margin of the last leaf, otherwise in nice condition.
Henry Rowe Scoolcraft...
Item #216325
August 03, 1839
NEW-YORK MIRROR, August 3, 1839.
* Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
* "The White Feather"
Nice to have this story by Schoolcraft in the this famous literary title. Other topics throughout this 8 page newspaper. Measure 13 3/4 by 10 1/2 inches, some lite foxing, otherwise in good condition.
* Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
* "The White Feather"
Nice to have this story by Schoolcraft in the this famous literary title. Other topics throughout this 8 page newspaper. Measure 13 3/4 by 10 1/2 inches, some lite foxing, otherwise in good condition.
Nun defection...
Item #206395
August 21, 1839
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Aug. 21, 1839 A pg. 3 report under "Tumultuous At Baltimore" provides details about an unusual incident involving the defection of a nun from the Carmelite Convent on Aisquith Street , and caused "considerable excitement". Also has a "Proclamation" from the mayor of Baltimore warning the public to stay away from the convent.
Martin Van Buren for president...
Item #583261
September 13, 1839
THE BAY STATE DEMOCRAT, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 13, 1839
* Martin Van Buren for president
A volume 1 issue of a newspaper devoted almost entirely to politics. The top of the front page has a nice: "For President, Martin Van Buren..." notice. Four pages, ornate masthead, 11 by 14 inches, great condition.
Charles Dickens to publish a new work of humor...
Item #539430
September 18, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, Washington, September 18, 1839
* Charles Dickens...
* Uncommon title...
Page 3 has a short item reading: "Mr. Charles Dickens, the immortal Boz, has announced, through his publishers, Messrs. Chapman and Hall, another new periodical work of humor, to appear on the 1st of August next! The name is of course kept a profound mystery.&qu... See More
California, and work towards gaining statehood...
Item #668218
October 13, 1839
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 1849
* California Republic for statehood ?
The top of page 3 has a column headed: "California" which includes talk of their efforts to gain statehood.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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South Carolina Census... Philadelphia Fire...
Item #200976
October 16, 1839
UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL & STATISTICAL REGISTER, Phila., Oct. 16, 1839 Detailed reports inside under "The Fire At Philadelphia" & "Destructive Conflagration at N. York". Also figures from the "S. Carolina State Census". A volume I issue. Octavo-size, 16 pages., occasional foxing.
Two-headed snake killed in 1839...
Item #219551
October 26, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Oct. 26, 1839.
* Two-Headed Snake found and killed
* Leavenworth Iowa
Page 2 has a report from a Leavenworth, Iowa, paper about a snake killed on a farm. Says the snake was two feet in length had a head at each end, and could crawl both ways, plus a few other details. Mentions that the snake might be the only one of its kind ever known in America. O
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* Two-Headed Snake found and killed
* Leavenworth Iowa
Page 2 has a report from a Leavenworth, Iowa, paper about a snake killed on a farm. Says the snake was two feet in length had a head at each end, and could crawl both ways, plus a few other details. Mentions that the snake might be the only one of its kind ever known in America. O
Scarce Title From Philadelphia...
Item #204126
October 31, 1839
THE PENNSYLVANIAN, Philadelphia, Oct. 31, 1839 An uncommon title with three pages of ads and notices, page 2 has news and topical items. First leaf has an archival mend in the upper margin, a few areas of foxing.
1839 Milton, Pennsylvania...
Item #714092
November 16, 1839
THE MILTONIAN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16, 1839
* Northumberland County
* Susquehanna Valley - River
* 22 years prior to Civil War
A uncommon issue from this Pennsylvania town in the Susquehanna Valley prior to the outbreak of the American Civil War.
Four pages, some margin wear, large damp stain (see image), loose along the spine, but only minimal text loss, still a uncommon issue as such.... See More
Very early review of Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'...
Item #683705
November 20, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 1839
* Early Charles Dickens
* "Oliver Twist" review
Of special interest is a page 3 article: "Review of Dickens' "Oliver Twist" which is quite early, as this famous novel by 27 year-old Charles Dickens was just his second. It printed in book form in 1838, and was serialized from 1837 to 1839.
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Much on Pensacola, Florida...
Item #692848
November 23, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, Nov. 9, 1839 Taking half a column on the front page and all of page 2 is a very detailed article: "Pensacola, West-Florida". It becomes with some history, then delves into life there, its beauty, its commercial enterprises, etc. Bits include: "The Bay of Pensacola was discovered in the early part of the 16th century...Pensacola now contains 2,400 inha... See More
Wyoming Pennsylvania Deer Hunting...
Item #206469
November 25, 1839
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Nov. 25, 1839 Pg. 2 has an article " Deer Hunting In Wyoming (Pa.)" which describes Luzerne County as "picturesque and beautiful" & more, with much about the deer hunting there, plus mention of Harveys Lake and Bald Mountain. A nice article!
Pennsylvania Deer Hunting 1839...
Item #215183
November 30, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, November 30, 1839
* Pennsylvania Deer Hunting
* 1839 Washington D.C.
Front page topical report: Deer Hunting In Wyoming (Pa.) Obviously discusses hunting red deer but also mentions Wilkesbarre, Luzerne, and Harveys Lake.
Other news of the day includes: "New Lead Mines" "The National Convention" "Election Of President&q
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* Pennsylvania Deer Hunting
* 1839 Washington D.C.
Front page topical report: Deer Hunting In Wyoming (Pa.) Obviously discusses hunting red deer but also mentions Wilkesbarre, Luzerne, and Harveys Lake.
Other news of the day includes: "New Lead Mines" "The National Convention" "Election Of President&q
1839 William Henry Harrison for President ad...
Item #708098
December 19, 1839
THE ATLAS, Boston, December 19, 1839
* William Henry Harrison for president
The masthead includes a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Page 2 has graphic embellishment which heads: "For President, WM. HENRY HARRISON, of Ohio - For Vice President, JOHN TYLER, of Virginia. New of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Uncommon title - Churchman in 1839....
Item #219387
December 21, 1839
THE CHURCHMAN, N.Y., Dec. 21, 1839.
* Uncommon title
As the name implies, contains mostly religious-related news and content. Second leaf has a narrow piece missing in the outer margin, front page has an area of lite dirtiness and a bit of lite fold rubbing, archival mends to two minor fold tears, some lite foxing.
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* Uncommon title
As the name implies, contains mostly religious-related news and content. Second leaf has a narrow piece missing in the outer margin, front page has an area of lite dirtiness and a bit of lite fold rubbing, archival mends to two minor fold tears, some lite foxing.
Martin Van Buren...
Item #151175
December 25, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Dec. 25, 1839 Taking three columns on pg. 2 and five columns on pg. 3 is the President's "Message". It is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Acid-free tape mend to an irregular tear near the masthead, plus a small, barely noticeable tape mend in the text of the address, otherwise very good. Nice to have in a Washington paper.
Martin Van Buren's annual address to the nation...
Item #683309
December 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1839 Being so close to the nation's capital it is not surprising that much of the content is on politics of the day, including a wealth of reporting from Congress.
The prime feature would be the complete and lengthy text of the annual state-of-the-union address of President Martin Van Buren. The address takes over 4 pages and is signed i... See More
Martin Van Buren's annual address to the nation...
Item #707999
December 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1839
* President Martin Van Buren
* State of the Union annual address
Being so close to the nation's capital it is not surprising that much of the content is on politics of the day, including a wealth of reporting from Congress.
The prime feature would be the complete and lengthy text of the annual state-of-the-union address of Pr... See More
1840 Washington D.C....
Item #217957
January 11, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Jan. 11, 1840.
* Uncommon title
* New Year's song
Front page has lyrics: The Hero Of The Thames Song Written For The Celebration Of New Years Eve, By The Unionist And Others. Also has an Extract From An Address Delivered by Gen. Harrison, at Vincennes, Ind. To Gen. Willam Harrison" "Dissolution Of The Vsn Buren Party" and more. 4 pages in nice condit
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* Uncommon title
* New Year's song
Front page has lyrics: The Hero Of The Thames Song Written For The Celebration Of New Years Eve, By The Unionist And Others. Also has an Extract From An Address Delivered by Gen. Harrison, at Vincennes, Ind. To Gen. Willam Harrison" "Dissolution Of The Vsn Buren Party" and more. 4 pages in nice condit
Steamboat Lexington Destroyed...
Item #206434
January 18, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Jan. 18, 1840 Pg. 3 report: "Appalling Calamity" "Steambot [sic] Lexington Destroyed By Fire, And Nearly Two Hundred Lives Lost!", plus "Further Particulars". Says the boat left New York and that the fire occurred near Eltons Neck. Traces of foxing.
Tunnel along the Whitewater Canal...
Item #541167
January 21, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington DC, Jan. 21, 1840.
* General William Henry Harrison for President
* Whitewater Canal tunnel
A page 3 item from a Cincinnati paper says that Gen. Harrison was seen for the first time since the nomination, and that he was involved in the contract of a tunnel along the Whitewater Canal that passes through his farm at North Bend. Mentions that: "We have never se... See More
Famous Methodist minister attracts large crowds...
Item #541668
January 28, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington D.C., Virginia, January 28, 1840
* John Newland Maffitt... Methodist preacher...
* From the Nation's Capital...
Page 3 has a report: "Religious Excitement in Cincinnati" which says: "Since...early...December, the Rev. J. N. Maffit has been preaching in the Wesleyan Chapel of this city. He delivers four or five sermons...e... See More
Item #150297
February 03, 1840
BAY STATE DEMOCRAT, Boston, February 3, 1840 A ftpg. business ad for "Patent Balances And Scales" gives details about the business. Includes two small woodcuts of scales and one of a balance. Fold creases, o/w generally good.
William Henry Harrison, 1840...
Item #220368
February 06, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, dated Feb. 6, 1840.
* William Henry Harrison
* Campaign Song
Page 3 has a brief letter from Luzerne County containing the lyrics of an Irish Song in honor of Harrison, sung to the Air--Spring of Shillalah. Other news of the day with some advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.
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* William Henry Harrison
* Campaign Song
Page 3 has a brief letter from Luzerne County containing the lyrics of an Irish Song in honor of Harrison, sung to the Air--Spring of Shillalah. Other news of the day with some advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.
Harrison accepts the Presidential nomination offer...
Item #595555
February 08, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 8, 1840
* William Henry Harrison nomination
* Slave ship Amistad
Inside has an items on William Henry Harrison accepting his nomination for the Presidency with his letter signed in type: W.H. Harrison.
The back page has a brief item concerning the Amistad slave ship case: "The Amistad" with: "...the fact stated in this pape... See More
Potential extermination of Native Americans...
Item #693094
February 11, 1840
THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Feb. 11, 1840 Page 2 begins with a half-column article concerning: "Indian Affairs" which reports on the state of the Native Americans at that time. One bit notes: "...that some system should be established for the preservation of the Indian. The rapid advancement of white settlements threatened his race with utter extermination.... See More
Patent for Balances And Scales (with image)...
Item #150999
February 15, 1840
BAY STATE DEMOCRAT, Boston, Feb. 15, 1840 Issue has numerous ads, including one on the ftpg. for "Patent Balances And Scales" which has three small illustrations of scales or balances. Good condition. Note: The images shown are stock photos of a similar issue to show the look, condition, masthead, and actual balance/scales image you will receive.
MartinVan Buren signature...
Item #554943
March 24, 1840
THE GLOBE, from Washington DC, dated March 24, 1840
* Martin Van Buren notice
* Early Western lands
The front page has notices concerning the sale of public lands in Missouri, Louisiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, & two for Iowa, each signed in type: M. Van. Buren.
Other news of the day throughout with many interesting advertisements. Some light foxing, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More
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