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"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...
Item #665859
May 20, 1852
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, May 20, 1852 We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Much of page 2 is taken up with: "The Annual Meeting of the American Anti-Slavery Society". Page 3 has a: &... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, in an American newspaper...
Item #687288
December 20, 1781
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, December 20, 1781 This issue contains one of the most historically significant letters from the Revolutionary War, being Cornwallis' official announcement of his surrender to Washington at the Battle of Yorktown.
The report begins on the front page no less, prefaced with: "I am directed to send you the enclosed letter from Lieutenant General ... See More
Terrific on the Battle of Gettysburg, with editorial comment...
Item #688121
July 07, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 7, 1863 The front page has various war items including: "The Army of the Pamunkey--The Attack on the South Anna Bridge". There is also a great front page letter datelined "Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, June 25, 1863" which is prefaced with: "..manifesting the spirit that inspires the bold, intelligent youths who make up the bulk ... See More
A great rarity: an early volume one issue of the Massacuhsetts Spy...
Item #687192
October 09, 1770
THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY, (Boston), October 9, 1770 This innocuous looking newspaper is arguably the most famous of all American titles of the 18th century. It began in July, 1770, this being issue number 29. It is exceedingly rare to find this title from the first year of publication.
The famed Isaiah Thomas was the publisher. Wikipedia notes that it was a heavily political paper that was con... See More
The Emancipation Proclamation... Lincoln suspends the Writ of Habeas Corpus...
Item #689603
September 27, 1862
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1862 Page 2 contains the full texts of the Emancipation Proclamation, perhaps the most significant Presidential pronouncement of the entire Civil War wherein Lincoln declared all slaves free.
Headed: "A Proclamation By the President of the United States" the document begins at the bottom half of the first column and takes the top half of the ... See More
Washington's miraculous escape from Long Island...
Item #687294
September 18, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Sept. 18, 1776 The front page has a report from Congress concerning the use, storage & inspection of gunpowder, signed in type by its President: John Hancock.
The ftpg. also has several reports concerning ht Revolutionary War in South Carolina & Georgia.
But certainly the prime content is the lengthy & detailed account of Washington's ret... See More
The earliest baseball illustration to appear in any periodical...
Item #675232
December 06, 1856
PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Dec. 6, 1856 This issue of this famous sporting journal features the earliest baseball illustration to appear in a periodical.
When one thinks of the millions of illustrations and photographs of baseball that have appeared in magazines & newspapers over the past 167 years, this issue contains the progenitor: the very first.
This simple illustratio... See More
Masthead taken from Paul Revere... LaFayette joins the Continental Army...
Item #686745
July 31, 1777
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Massachusetts, July 31, 1777 The masthead featurese an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere, showing a soldier holding a sword and a document inscribed "Independence" while standing beneath a banner inscribed "Appeal To Heaven" and surrounded by ornate embellishments.
Taking all of the front pa... See More
Oswego during the French & Indian War, with maps...
Item #690285
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757 Inside has is a quite lengthy article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs During the Two Last Years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages.This text also includes a report headed: "Account of the Surrender of Fort Granville". Included as w... See More
Lincoln's inauguration... Winslow Homer print...
Item #690248
March 16, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1861 The entire front page shows: "The Inaugural Procession at Washington Passing the Gate of the Capitol Grounds" which shows Abraham Lincoln & James Buchanan in the carriage.
Inside has a nearly half page print showing: "Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln Entering the Senate Chamber Before The Inauguration" with related text he... See More
"Black Sox" scandal players are indicted...
Item #690227
September 29, 1920
NEW YORK TIMES, September 29, 1920 The front page features one of the more infamous & noteworthy headlines in the world of professional baseball, announcing the indictment of eight players in the 1919 World Series betting scandal.
The headline reads: "EIGHT WHITE SOX PLAYERS ARE INDICTED ON CHARGE OF FIXING 1919 WORLD SERIES; CICOTTE GOT $10,000 AND JACKSON $5,000".
Various s... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... And so much more...
Item #677953
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1775 A very historic issue as it contains the first report on the battle of Bunker Hill, which is signed in type: Thomas Gage.This report takes nearly an entire page and begins: "I am to acquaint your Lordship of an action that happened on the 17th of June instant between his Majesty's troops and a large body of the rebel forces. An alarm wa... See More
Brigham Young's Proclamation of martial law... Much more Mormon reporting...
Item #690286
November 18, 1857
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 18, 1857 Page 6 contains one of the more historic documents in Mormon history, with the report headed: "The Mormon War" which has a report from military officers on the situation: "...confirming the destruction of the supply trains...".
This is followed by a letter from the: "Governor's Office Utah Territory" written to: "The Offi... See More
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...
Item #672474
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782 This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had the honour to acquaint your Lordship with my fears respecting the fate of the army in Virginia. It n... See More
Unrecorded issue from Colorado...
Item #690238
August 21, 1880
THE SOUTHWEST, Animas City, Colorado, Aug. 21, 1880 A quite rare tirtl that printed in this town before moving to their new location of Durango in September. Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' does not even have a listing for this title in Animas City. This is the volume 1, number 44 issue.
Various articles include: "La Plata County - Its Vast Agricultural & ... See More
Washington's third state-of-the-union address... Ben Franklin...
Item #685647
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, November, 1791 The most notable content is the lengthy & historic state-of-the-union address of President Washington, which takes nearly 3 pages, headed: "Speech of the President of the United States to Both Houses of Congress" and is signed by him in type: George Washington. In this lengthy address Washington reflects upon the acc... See More
Lincoln repeals Hunter's controversial order emancipating slaves...
Item #690313
May 20, 1862
NEW YORK WORLD, May 20, 1862 The front page begins with column heads: "PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION" "Gen. Hunter's Proclamation Void" "The Power of Declaring Slaves Free Belongs to the President" "An Appeal To The Border States" "Gradual Abolition of Slavery Urged" "How the Proclamation is Received".
The related text takes mos... See More
Yankees capture the Confederate capital... War nears its end...
Item #690228
April 04, 1865
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1865 One of the middle columns of the front page announces one of the more significant events of the Civil War with: "VIRGINIA ! " "GLORIOUS NEWS ! " "Richmond Is Ours!" "Evacuation of Petersburg!" "Tremendous Fighting!" "Lee's Entire Army Is Routed" and more. Above the column heads is a ni... See More
One of the very best baseball prints...
Item #683393
September 10, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 10, 1887 The full front page is a Zogbaum print: "Mars & Venus at Fortress Monroe". A full page has many scenes of Castine captioned: "An Old Maine; Seaport". Another full page has 6 prints of: "The Annual Meet of the American Canoe Association".
But by far the best print in this issue is the terrific doublepage cent... See More
The Battle of Antietam...
Item #618225
September 26, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 26, 1862 Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Various reports inside include: "More Northern News" "From Cumberland Gap" "Movements of our Army in Maryland" "Davis vs. Lincoln" is interesting (see); &q... See More
Great full page print of the Cincinnati Baseball Club...
Item #689016
July 17, 1869
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 17, 1869 The front page has a nice print captioned: "Fourth of July at the Country Home".
The prime print is the full page captioned: "The Picked Nine of the Cincinnati (Red Stockings) Base-Ball Club, of Cincinnati, Ohio" which has prints of ten players (one a substitute) and which includes a detailed article: "The Cinc... See More
Lewis and Clark begin their epic Voyage of Discovery...
Item #667518
November 26, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Nov. 26,1803 Page 2 has several items concerning the recent Louisiana Purchase, but certainly the most significant is a report from Louisville noting: "Capt. Clark, and Mr. Lewis, have left this place in the prosecution of their expedition to the westward. They have been sent thereon by the President of the United States. ... See More
Mammoth City California...
Item #690364
August 28, 1880
MAMMOTH CITY HERALD, Mono County, California, Aug. 28, 1880 Now called Mammoth Lakes, it sits at 7,880 ft. elevation. Its European history started in 1877 when four prospectors staked a claim on Mineral Hill, south of the current town, along Old Mammoth Road. In 1878, the Mammoth Mining Company was organized to mine Mineral Hill, which caused a gold rush. By the end of 1878, 1500 pe
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Funeral of John Hancock, in a Boston newspaper...
Item #669168
October 16, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 16, 1793 A terrific issue, as over a full column on page 3 is taken up with the: "Interment of his Late Excellency the Governor of this Commonwealth", being John Hancock.
There is much detail on the funeral, with the report including the order of the funeral procession, with an engraving of the coffin with the names of the pall bearers noted to its... See More
Lewis and Clark begin their epic Voyage of Discovery...
Item #667583
November 26, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Nov. 26,1803 Page 2 has several items concerning the recent Louisiana Purchase, but certainly the most significant is a report from Louisville noting: "Capt. Clark, and Mr. Lewis, have left this place in the prosecution of their expedition to the westward. They have been sent thereon by the President of the United States. The ob... See More
Dallas newspaper the day before Kennedy arrived...
Item #675763
November 21, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, Nov. 21, 1963 There was logical reason to save the next day's edition as it reported the assassination of John F. Kennedy, but there was no logical reason for this issue to be saved, even though it has significant front page content.
The headline reads: "Plea For Space Plan Kicks Off JFK Tour" with related subheads, and a front page photo showin... See More
Death report from Great Plague of 1666... Ships for the New World...
Item #688699
August 13, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 13, 1666 A notable issue from the year when the Great Plague was raging, and also from the year of the Great London Fire.
The front page has a report from Norwich noting the week's death toll: "The account of our bill of Mortality for this last week runs thus. Buried of all diseases 187 whereof the Plague 163. Besides at the Post-house 6, and in ... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #649283
November 23, 1963
Here is a terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
You get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare & extremely desirable ne... See More
Brigham Young has died...
Item #675575
August 30, 1877
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Aug. 30, 1877 The front page has two reports concerning the health of Mormon leader Brigham Young.
The first is headed: "Brigham Young's Dangerous Sickness" which notes in part that: "... Brigham Young is resting quietly. Vomiting and purging, from which he has suffered all day, ceased at six o'clock, and his physicians, who do not pre... See More
One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...
Item #649296
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
Battle of Shiloh... A Confederate report...
Item #655274
April 09, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, April 9, 1862 Page 3 begins with a very historic report headed: "The Great Victory In Tennessee" which reports on the Battle of Shiloh (or Pittsburg Landing) which begins: "Since the issue of our paper yesterday morning, we have received few additional particulars of the brilliant victory at Shiloh, in Tennessee, on Sunday. That it was a gre... See More
Confederate title from Winston, North Carolina...
Item #690226
July 03, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, July 3, 1863 This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
The ftpg. contains several war related reports including items head... See More
Report from the Great Plague of 1666...
Item #679600
May 03, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 3, 1666 A notable issue from the year when the Great Plague was raging and also from the year of the Great London Fire.
The issue is filled with various reports from throughout Europe, much of it military reporting. A back page item notes: "...eight persons condemned at the Old Bailey for High Treason, were according to their sentence executed at ... See More
Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649232
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's A lot of five issues of this early & decorative title with a great masthead featuring two engravings. Offered at a substantial discount. Single sheet and in good condition.
America at war: The Great War Collection (eleven issues)...
Item #649249
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World... See More
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Editorial is pessimistic on the progress of the war...
Item #678184
February 13, 1865
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Feb. 13, 1865 Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter weeks of the Civil War.
The front page has two Acts the North Carolina legislature concerning the Home Guard. Also: &qu... See More
Seeking bids for timber to build the founding frigates of the U.S. Navy... Creating the French flag...
Item #665238
May 30, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, May 30, 1794 Shortly before this date the federal government passed the historic Naval Act of 1794, authorizing the building of six frigates, the founding ships of what would become the U.S. Navy.
The back page has a detailed advertisement from the "Treasury Department which essentially is seeking bits for the building of these frigates. It n... See More
Rare title from Prescott, Arizona Territory...
Item #690236
April 09, 1880
WEEKLY ARIZONA DEMOCRAT, Prescott, April 9, 1880 A quite rare title, in fact this may be the first of this title we have ever offered. It lasted but 6 months under this title, this being volume 1 number 12.
The front pager has: "A Big Cattle Drive" and a report concerning the chase of the Apaches under Victorio. Over half of a page 2 column is taken up with: "Victorio, the Ap... See More
The first (and only?) issue of this Colorado newspaper...
Item #695545
March 01, 1910
THE HILLROSE ENTERPRISE, Morgan County, Colorado, March 1, 1910 This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. It is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers", and we can find no information concerning it online. It is likely this is the only issue printed as the published notes inside: "The reason for the existence of this paper...is to show the public at large w... See More
On Jefferson paying Callender's fine...
Item #685587
August 23, 1802
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Frankford, Aug. 23, 1802 Note that this issue was published in nearby Frankford to escape the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
Page 2 has an interesting 2 column comparison of "Callender versus Callender" as reported in the Richmond Recorder, headed: "The Recorder is 'a paper' says Callender, 'which fears nothing but the publi... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #669226
April 26, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1794 A great display issue, as the front page features not one but three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President: John Adams.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Talbot cowboy shootout... Very early Phoenix newspaper...
Item #690233
December 23, 1881
PHOENIX HERALD, Arizona Territory, Dec. 23, 1881 An early issue of this title, 31 years before Arizona would become a state.
Page 3 has an article from Wellington, Kansas headed "Cowboys" concerning the Talbot cowboy shootout in Caldwell, Kansas, about which there is much to be found on the internet.
The article is quite detailed taking over half a column.
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At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649273
THE POST-BOY, London, 1710's (2nd-rate) A lot of 5 issues of this early title with the great masthead containing two engravings. Lightly or heavily inked or other minor problem causing them to be a bit '2nd rate'. Offered at a considerable discount.
50 issues with World War II content...
Item #649270
(50) WORLD WAR II -- A lot of fifty issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine from intuitional volumes, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
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Our premier Civil War lot...
Item #649219
THE CIVIL WAR--a lot of the very best of all titles. Here is a group of ten issues of the famous New York Times and/or NY Tribune and/or NY Herald, much like those listed throughout our website, in good shape and all with front page war news. These New York titles were well-known for their detailed Civil War reporting. An excellent way to obtain an intimate view of this critical and forma
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On the treaty ending the Mormon War...
Item #684922
October 09, 1838
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 9, 1838 Page 3 has two reports on the Mormons, the first mentions in part: "...that an insurrection is now actually on foot in the counties of Caldwell and Daviess...General A. has ordered out 400 more men...to suppress the insurrection and restore order...that the men now under arms...are not less than 2,000; the greater part of whom... See More
Civil War era illustrated issues...
Item #636873
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY A Civil War era lot of 5 issues in very good condition. This lot offers an excellent illustrated and textual view of this critical period in American history, at a significantly reduced price from their individual values. All issues are complete in 16 pages and include many prints suitable for framing.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple se... See More
Coronation of King George IV... On the death of Napoleon...
Item #677874
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1821 The prime feature is the lengthy article: "The Coronation" which takes six pages covering the historic coronation of King George IV. Included are the four very nice foldout plates showing the coronation ceremonies, and terrific to have the report and plates in a London magazine. Also of significance is: "Reflections on ... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston...
Item #649216
(5) AN EARLY LOT - Five issues of the Columbian Centinel newspaper dating from 1794 to 1799. Each issue is in nice condition (not 2nd-rate). Increasingly rare from the 18th century. News of the day & period ads.
Great content on the Constitution...
Item #686600
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), October, 1788 American magazines from the 18th century are increasingly uncommon. This was one of the more successful titles.The front page has: "Remarks on a Resolve of Congress for Raising Troops...". Inside includes: "Address to the Independent Electors of the Federal Government" "Thoughts on the Constitution of Maryland...&q... See More
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