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Floods in Louisville.....
Item #177432
February 16, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 16, 1907
Ernest Thomas lynchings...
Item #578257
July 26, 1946
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 26, 1946
* Roger Malcolm & George Dorsey with wives
* Monroe, Georgia negro massacre
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines page 25: "Mob Slays 4 Negroes" and "Victims Are Waylaid at Bridge in Georgia" which tells of the murder lynchings of 4 Negroes in Monroe, Georgia.
Other news of the day. This rag edition is in very n... See More
Millard Fillmore on slavery...
Item #583405
September 13, 1848
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, September 13, 1848 On the front page of the issue is an article entitled "Millard Fillmore on Slavery" in which a gentleman(John Gayle) had sent Mr. Fillmore a letter stating that Southern papers were stating the he was an Abolitionist. Mr. Fillmore's written response is included in the article.
On page four, an article "A Remarkabl... See More
Sherman's advance through Georgia...
Item #596640
December 18, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 18, 1864
* William T. Sherman's march to the sea
* Savannah GA Georgia reached
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Sherman" "Savannah Closely Besieged" "A Formal Demand for the Surrender of the City" "If Not Surrendered in Two Days Fire to be Opened Upon It" "The Effect of Sherman&... See More
See the handsome masthead...
Item #702049
November 24, 1865
VERMONT RECORD, Brattleboro, Nov. 24, 1865
* Civil War reconstruction era
This has one of the more ornate & decorative engravings we have seen in a masthead from the period. A broad mix of content including: "Judge Redfield on Negro Suffrage" and "The Approaching Pestilence".
Sixteen pages, 10 1/2 by 14 inches, never-trimmed margins, good condition.... See More
Much on the historic Battle of Ball's Bluff...
Item #702209
November 07, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1861
* Pro Confederate title
* Battle of Ball's Bluff
This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the various reports are: "Rebel Account of the Battle of Ball's Bluff..." "The Exchange of Prisoners" "The Battle of Ball&
... See More
Napoleon... A ladies' academy..
Item #696655
April 01, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, April 1, 1797 The front page begins with a lengthy letter signed in type: Buonaparte, written to his "Executive Directory". Inside includes ads for a "Ladies Academy" and a runway Negro woman headed: "Twenty Dollars Reward".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Reconstruction... The South after the war... Arizona...
Item #600291
June 26, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, New York, June 26, 1865 The front page has column heads: "RECONSTRUCTION" "The South Carolinians & the President" "Plain Words by the Chief Magistrate" "Conditions to the Readmission of the Palmetto State" "The Abandonment of Slavery Essential" "The Delegates Concede It".
Inside has a portion of a Western trav... See More
Item #177601
April 08, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 8, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Revenge is Sweet" by Kemble.
This issue has a photo of "New York's Democratic Senator" and an illustration of "Champ Clark and His Friends." There is a photo of "The Burning of New York's State C... 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
Great on Stanley searching for Livingstone... The Sioux Indians...
Item #685008
August 08, 1872
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 8, 1872
* David Livingstone found
* Henry Morton Stanley
Over two-thirds of page 8 are taken up with a very detailed account of the Livingston/Stanley expedition in Africa. Since the New York Herald financed Stanley's expedition in search of Dr. Livingstone, this newspaper had terrific coverage of the event.
First column heads include: "LIVINGSTONE AND STANLE... See More
Latest news from 1799...
Item #686126
June 05, 1799
THE SPECTATOR, New York, June 5, 1799 Most of the front page is taken up with the continuation of: "An Act to Regulate the Collection of Duties on Imports & Tonnage" which carries over to pg. 2 & is continued in a future issue. It is headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Page 2 has a short bit headed: "Trial of Fries" which relates, in an oblique way, to ... See More
Samuel Houston for President... Thoughts on Lincoln...
Item #690609
May 30, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1860 The front page begins with column heads: "The Presidential Campaign" "The Same Houston Demonstration at Union Square" "Ratification of the Texas Nomination" General Sam Houston Put Forth as the People's Candidate" and more concerning Sam Houston's bid for the presidency.
Also on the front page: "General Houston Ac... See More
Jackie Robinson trade deal...
Item #559692
December 14, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, December 14, 1956
* Jackie Robinson trade deal ?
* Brooklyn Dodgers
* MLB baseball retirement
This 60 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 47): "Robinson Deal First Step to Trim Dodger Oldsters" with related photo. (see)
Tells of Jackie Robinson's potential trade that never happened a... See More
Much on John Brown...
Item #678211
November 07, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 7 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
* Just after Brown's execution
Page 4 has: "Old Brown's Fate" "The Slanderer of John Brown" and pages 6 and 7 have a wealth of reporting headed: "John Brown's Invasion" worth carious subheads including; "A Revival of Wrath&qu... See More
Very early boxing...
Item #611422
July 30, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, July 30, 1811
* Tom "The Moor" Molineaux
* African-American bare-knuckle boxer
Page 3 has a one paragraph report about a boxing match near London between Molineux, the famous black man from New York, and a young Englishman named Rimmer. The report states in part: "...In the course of 15 minutes the black pounded his antagonist most tremendo... See More
Victory at the Rappahannock... Lincoln letter to the ladies...
Item #650768
November 12, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 12, 1863
* Second Battle of Rappahannock Station
* George G. Meade vs. Robert E. Lee
* Abraham Lincoln letter re. emancipation
The top of the ftpg. has column heads on the Union victory at the Battle of the Rappahannock: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Official Report of the Passage of the Rappahannock" "Presentation of Battle Flag... See More
Lincoln's letter to McClellan: editor's bias against the President...
Item #666536
January 21, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 21, 1863 Among the articles within are: "Special Message from President Lincoln" is on the ftpg. and signed in type: A. Lincoln. "Skinning Yankees Alive" "The Horrors of Missouri" "How the President Operates on the Negro Question in the 'Loyal Slave States' " "War News of the Week" "Negro Jollific... See More
Death of anti-slavery publisher William Lloyd Garrison...
Item #675525
May 28, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California May 28, 1879 The front page includes: "Death Of Lloyd Garrison", who was publisher of the famous anti-slavery newspaper 'The Liberator'. Much on his life.
Four pages, tiny binding indents at the blank spine, slightly fragile, very nice condition.
Sufi Abdul Hamid arrested... Antisemitism...
Item #649505
January 20, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, January 20, 1935
* Sufi Abdul Hamid arrested
* African-American Islam convert
* Anti-Semitism rhetoric in Harlem
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "HARLEM'S 'HITLER' JAILED FOR SPEECH" with subheads that include: "Court Calls Sufi Abdul Hamid 'Imposter and Faker' Before 150 Negro Followers" ... See More
Confederacy's first iron-clad ship...
Item #665632
April 07, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 7, 1862
* CSS Manassas ironclad ship
War reports are found on pages 4 & 5 with column heads including: "The War For The Union" 'The Abolition of Slavery in the District" "The Confiscation Bill" "The Rebel Blockade Run" "The Latest About the Merrimac" "Rebel Force on the Peninsula" "The Advance U... See More
M.E. Norman steamboat disaster...
Item #588315
May 09, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 9, 1925
* M.E. Norman steamer disaster (1st report)
* Negro Tom Lee (hero)
* Memphis, Tennessee
This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "More Than 20 Persons Perish in River Disaster on the Mississippi; Government Steamer Capsizes" with subheads. This is a 1st report coverage on the M.E. Norman steamer sinking at ... See More
Conversations of a slave and Jews...
Item #594117
March 17, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, March 17, 1826 The front page has: "Four Jews Converted by Reading the New Testament" (see), and page 2 includes: "Conversion of a Kentucky Slave". Four pages, very nice condition.
Preparing for the outbreak of the Civil War...
Item #683173
March 30, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 30, 1861
* Start of the Civil War close (Fort Sumter)
* Tensions at a boiling point in the South
* Southern slavery and the Confederacy
* History about to be made
From just days before the outbreak of the Civil War, this issue has a wealth of reports on the coming conflict.
Articles include: "The Census of 1860" which includes a chart for th... See More
Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...
Item #683740
September 26, 1816
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Sept. 26, 1816 This issue has not one but three runaway slave advertisements with two on page 3 and the other on the back page.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, foxing, good condition.
Gold mining successes in California...
Item #691700
October 06, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 6, 1852 Page 3 has a report headed: "California Intelligence" which takes half a column of various news. A few bits include a report concerning a slave under the Fugitive Slave Law; also: "...A lump weighing 25 lbs. & valued at from $4,000 to $6,000 was recently taken...SA few days previous a thousand dollars lump was fo... See More
Sufi Abdul Hamid killed... "Harlem Hitler"...
Item #652998
August 01, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1938
* Sufi Abdul Hamid killed
* African-American Islam convert
* Anti-Semitism - "Harlem Hitler"
The front page has a one column heading: "PLANE CRASH FATAL TO 'HARLEM HITLER'" with subheads. First report coverage continues on page 3 with photo of Hamid. Nice to have in this famous NYC Publication.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Willard Brown 1st black AL homerun.
Item #568969
August 14, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 14, 1947 This 48 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 30: "BROWNS DOWN TIGERS AFTER 7-1 SETBACK" with box scores. (see)
Tells of negro player Willard Brown becoming the first black player to hit a home run in the American League. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in goo... See More
Early from Oakland...
Item #690669
October 13, 1869
OAKLAND DAILY TRANSCRIPT, California, Oct. 13, 1869
* Rare Old West publication
Quite early from this city across the bay from San Francisco. It was not incorporated as a city until 1852. News of the day and a great wealth of ads, with page 2 including: "The Negro Vote in the South" and: "Assaulting Chinamen" and more.
Four pages, minor binding indents at the blank... See More
News from the French & Indian War...
Item #695145
December 31, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 31, 1761 The front page has over a full column of reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston, Boston, and Halifax in Nova Scotia. A few bits include: "...A gang of the Point Indians were returned from war against the Spaniards; they lost four men...and killed one Spaniard and a negro...The great bustle that was some time ago in... See More
Government buys R.E. Lee's estate... Morgan's escape from jail...
Item #598603
January 20, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1864
* Rare Anti-Yankee title
* Robert E. Lee's estate
* John Morgan's escape
Among the various "Late News" on the front page is: "A sale of confiscated property in Virginia, opposite Washington, took place...The Arlington estate, the property of Gen. Robt. E. Lee, was bought in by the government for $26,000...The Arlin... See More
Osawatomie, Kansas and John Brown...
Item #174176
September 22, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 22, 1877 Full ftpg: 'The Last Rose of Summer' is a great illus. show many birds. Fullpg: 'Creedmoor-Bird's-Eye-View of the Ground' doublepage centerfold: 'Creedmoor--The British & American Teams in the International Rifle Match' fullpg: 'The John Brown Monument, Osawatomie, Kansas' & nice fullpg: 'Street Vendors of Fruits &... See More
The John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item #689700
November 08, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 8, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Page 6 has over a full column of text headed: "John Brown's Invasion" which includes some related subheads as well. This report focuses on the trial of John Brown as a result of his infamous raid on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry.
Eight pages, bin... See More
1911 Coatesville PA negro lynching.....
Item #597199
August 14, 1911
THE ALLENTOWN LEADER, August 14, 1911
* Harry Atwood famous airplane flight
* Coatesville PA Pennsylvania
* Negro lynching
The front page has a one column headline: "Atwood Flying From St. Louis To New York"
Page 4 has one column headlines that include:
"NEGRO IS BURNED ALIVE"
"Coatesville Colored Man Lynched"
"Hospital Cot... See More
Lincoln & the Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #691061
September 29, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 29, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE LATEST NEWS ! " "From General McClellan's Army" "The Loss in the Late Battles" "Interesting From Sharpsburg" "A Dispatch from Gen. Pope" "Expedition Down the Mississippi" "The War In Missouri" "Speech of Colonel Hami... See More
Whipping post in New Castle, Delaware... Negro newsboys in Richmond...
Item #173260
December 12, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 12, 1868 The frontpage of this issue is of 'The Whipping Post and Pillory at New Castle, Delaware'. An article "H. Rives Pollard" also features an illustration of him. A nearly 1/2 page illustration entitled "Scene of the Philadelphia tragedy, Corner of Tenth and Pine Streets" A halfpage 'Alaska--Interi... See More
Cipriano Castro....
Item #177522
May 15, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 15, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Without a Country", Cipriano Castro.
This issue has a photos of "Chips From the World's Workshop" and a portrait by S. Muller Ury of "Mrs. Clark Williams, of New York." There is also a double page illustration spread o... See More
Several Presidents of New York Banks....
Item #177562
April 23, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 23, 1910
The front page of this issue has an illustration of "'Cowboys of the Air.' "
In this issue, there is an illustration of "The Speaker of the Lower House--As He Hopes it Will Be." by H. T. Webster. This drawing then has "With Apologies to A. Canoiani, the Italian Sculptor, Whose Statue, "Dante in Hell," wa... See More
Item #177590
January 21, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 21, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "William F. Sheehan."
This issue has an illustration of "Uncle Sam: "What Do You Fellows do in this Short Session of Congress?" Statesman: "Oh, Jest Set Around and Think." Uncle Sam: "Is That All?" Statesman: "Oh No; Sometimes We Jest Set."" b... See More
Item #177593
February 11, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 11, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Scene of Last Week's Dynamite Disaster."
This issue has an illustration of "Old Doctor Quack: "Now,Then, As a Final Dose Take This Pill, It Will Make You Good and Strong for 1912" by Kemble. There is a photo spread of "What Thirty Tons of Dynamite Did." Ther... See More
Item #177598
March 18, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Our Representative at the Coronation."
This issue has an illustration of "Dame Columbia: "Gracious Me, How that Boy Does Grow!"' by Kemble. There is a photo spread of "Twenty Thousand U. S. Troops for Police Duty" and a full page illustration of "The Doorway t... See More
President Taft's New Secretary....
Item #177612
June 24, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 24, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Two Samurai on Their Travels."
This issue has a double page illustration of "The President and His Secretary--Mr. Taft and His New Assistant, Charles Dewey Hilles, In the White House Executive Offices" by T. de Thulsstrup and there is a full page illustration of "Giving the Schoo... See More
Governor Foss....
Item #177620
September 02, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 2, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The End of a Record-Breaking Flight."
This issue has an article which includes "A Woodcut in an Issue of "Harper's Weekly" of the Period" of "After Bull Run" by James Barnes. There is a full page ill... See More
Item #177638
September 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "T. R.: 'Follow Me. Can't You See I'm Moses?'" by Rollin Kerby.
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign" and an article called "The Ball-player between Games" by Edward ... See More
On the wharves at Vicksburg, with a paddlewheeler...
Item #174350
May 17, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 17, 1879 Great fullpg: 'The Negro Exodus--Scenes on the Wharves at Vicksburg' shows them loading onto a paddlewheeler. Nast dblpgctrfld: "Now Let Him Come". Halfpg: 'In The Adirondacks'. The front page has the song "The Imp of Spring-Time" by Bayard Taylor.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issu... See More
A pro-South newspaper from Ohio...
Item #666471
October 15, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862 This anti-war newspaper insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" "
... See More
Much on the Civil War in a pro-South newspaper...
Item #666470
October 15, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862 This anti-war newspaper insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" "
... See More
The Adirondack Mountains...
Item #173124
August 31, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Aug. 31, 1867 Fullpg. article with 9 illus: 'The Adirondack Mtns.'. 1/3pg. illus: 'Boring for Foundations for the N.Y. & Brooklyn Suspension Bridge'. Great fullpg: 'the Sailors' Snug Harbor, Staten Is., N.Y.' shows 9 scenes. Fullpg: 'Hide & Seek' shows children playing the game.
Complete in sixteen pages.
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