The phrenological character of two notables...

AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, September, 1854  Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.

Inside has the portraits of two notables along with their "Phrenological Character, Biographica... See More  

Portraits of various dog breeds...

Harlam River... Fishing... Lake George, New York...

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston MA, September 23, 1854



* Images of various dog breeds

* View of Lake George, New York



This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in these issues give the public a sense of what was going on around America at the time. This particular issue has the follo... See More  

The Battle of the Alma...

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, October 14, 1854 The front page begins the coverage on "The Battle of the Alma" with an "Official List of  Killed and Wounded" inside as well as numerous illustrations. The front page includes a large illustration of "The Late Marshal St. Arnaud, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Armies". Other news of the day and advertisemen... See More  

The phrenological character of two notables...

AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, November, 1854  Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.

Inside has a portraits of Sarah Benjamin, 100 years old, along with her "Phrenological Character... See More  

1854 Germantown, Ohio...

TWIN VALLEY LOCOMOTIVE, Germantown, Ohio, November 9, 1854



* Uncommon title



Nice masthead engraving (see), news of the day with several advertisements.

Complete in 4 pages, a little irregular along spine, nice condition.

Early newspaper from Hawaii...

THE FRIEND, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1855  A very early newspaper from Hawaii, containing various religious content but other items as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Eight pages measuring approximately 12x9 inches. Note: Other years are available as well - but may be priced differently. Be in ... See More  

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1855



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Summit of the Nearest Ridge South of Grand River - Traversed in passing around lateral Canones 12 O'clock, September 12".



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. This print has some lite dirtiness.



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Uncommon South Carolina title from 1855...

THE LANCASTER LEDGER, Lancaster Court House, South Carolina, Jan. 3, 1855  A wide range of content including news items, literary content, political reports, etc., with pages 3 & 4 mostly taken up with ads. One is headed: "20 Likely Negroes For Sale" with details.

Four pages, rejoined at the spine, minor irregularities at the margins, light foxing, generally good condition.... See More  

Rare title... Pre-Civil War...

GERMAN REFORMED MESSENGER, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1855



* Rare title

* Pre civil war



This 4 page newspaper has some news of the day with ads on the back page. Mostly religious related material throughout.



A rare title from the early German community in PA prior to the civil war. The text is in English.



Some folds, otherwise in nice condition.... See More  

Early views of Chicago, Charleston & other towns...

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 24, 1855 



* Early views of Chicago & Charleston

* Shelburne Falls



Inside are various small prints showing scenes at Shelburne Falls, North Adams, the Deerfield River, Saddle Mountain, Hadley, Mount Holyoke, & Mount Tom. There is a nearly half page bird's-eye view of the: "City of Charleston, South Carolina" and a bit smaller p... See More  

Great view of Utica, New York... Utah & Oregon...

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 2, 1855  The front page as a nice graphic which is representative of "New Hampshire" as well as an article on it as well (see). Prints inside include: "View of Constantinople as seen from the Harbor" "View Iin Calcutta, East Indies" "Falls of Lewis Fork, Oregon" "Pyramid Lake, in Utah Territory", two scenes... See More  

P.T. Barnum's Baby Show in 1855....

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Eskimos at Point Barrow...

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 7, 1855   A wealth of prints including a fullpg. with 4 scenes of: "Capt. Collinson's Arctic Expedition" which includes: "Sledge Party of Esquimaux [Eskimos]", a print of an: "Iroquois Chief" and "Opening of the Madras Exhibition--Fort George" among others.

Complete in 32 pages, nice condition.

Launch of the Merrimac...

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 14, 1855 



* USS Merrimack launching

* CSS Virginia ironclad warship fame

* Battle of Hampton Roads fame



The front page has a nice print captioned: "Launch of the U.S. Steamer Merrimac..." with a related article. This was the ship that would letter be refitted to become the ironclad ship in the Confederate navy and would engage the Monitor... See More  

Vacation in 1855...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, dated July 19, 1855.



* Vacation in 1855



On page 2 under "The Watering Places" are interesting letters from visitors at the following locations: "West Point Highlands", "N.J. Cape May" (has two letters), "Old Point Comfort", and "Richmond & Warrenton Springs, Virginia" These letters take most of three columns.



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Castle Garden: the Ellis Island of immigration before Ellis Island....

NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 4, 1855  The front page has nearly two columns taken up with: "Castle Garden - How Emigrants Are Treated on Landing".

Castle Garden with the point of entry into the United States prior to Ellis Island. It had just opened to immigrants the year of this article, on the eve of a dramatic wave of European immigration. During the next 35 years, more than 8 mil... See More  

Early abortions....

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 22, 1855  Page 7 has an article: "Charge of Abortion--Flight Of The Accused", the article taking about half a column (see for beginning). Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, generally nice.

The British visit Japan, with prints...

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 20, 1855  Inside has a full page article: "Operations In the Pacific--Visit of an English Ship to Japan" which includes  7 prints from Japan. Other prints include a fullpg: "Scene in a Street of Sebastopol..." plus 3 more fulpg. prints of Sebastopol from the Crimean War. The bkpg. shows: "Omer Pacha" and a print of his ... See More  

Early 1855 Cooperstown, New York...

An Oct. 29th, 1855 check drawn in the "Otsego County Bank" in Cooperstown, New York. A very handsome item which features an engraving of an Indian at the left side. Printed on maroon ink with 1 circular "Paid" stamp. About 2 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches and in nice condition.

BALLOUS PICTORIAL, Dec. 8, 1855 Ftpg. illus. of: "William M. Thackeray". "Sketches in Spain" includes 7 illus. including "The Royal Palace at Madrid". Bkpg. has a "General View of Newport, R.I." taking less than 1/4 pg. Text also.

Official proceedings of Congress...

THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE, Washington, D.C., 1856  This was essentially the "Congressional Record" of the day, recording all the: "Official Proceedings of Congress" as so noted in the dateline.

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 12 inches and contains 16 pages, n... See More  

The Evansville Daily Journal dated circa 1856.



This is a multi-framed layout. This includes the title from the masthead of the newspaper; an article on the nomination of Millard Fillmore for president; two separate advertisement listings; plus the newspaper name and year from the volume binder.



The overall matted size approximately is 18.75 x 24 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of g... See More  

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1856



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Temple at Tumai, Lew Chew".



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. Please refer to the photos for more details.



NOTED: This is showing "Ackerman Lith 379 Broadway N.Y."

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The Carrier's Address poem...

LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, Long Island, New York, Jan. 8, 1856 



* New Year's carrier address



The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "The Carrier's Address to the Patrons of the Long Island Democrat", the significance of which can be found on the web.

Page 2 has two reports relating to the President's state-of-the-union address. &nb... See More  

An early sports newspaper...

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 12, 1856  Described in the masthead as "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this issue also has "The Carrier's Address To The Patrons Of The New York "Spirit Of The Times." A few traces of foxing, otherwise in nice condition.