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George Washington and Sam Adams...
Item #704073
April 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 16, 1796 The front page features two Acts of Congress concerning courts, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Page 2 has a chart of the latest count for the election of Mass. governor, showing Judge Sumner leading over Gov. Sam Adams.
Four pages, some damp staining, good condition.
Early issue of this revered title...
Item #704441
January 01, 1797
THE TIMES, London, England, 1797 Perhaps the most revered newspaper in the world, it began in 1785 under the title "The Daily Universal Register", adopting its modern name on January 1, 1788.
An opportunity for a very nice issue of this iconic title with a decorative red-ink tax stamp at the top.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Very rare, short-lived, Philadelphia newspaper...
Item #694456
February 18, 1797
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1797 Although the title might seem common this is actually a quite scarce newspaper. It existed as this title from February 11 thru July 3, 1797, less than 5 months, and was continued by "Carey's Daily Advertiser" until just September 12.
This is issue #11. In our 47 years we have never offered this title before now.
Four pages wit... See More
Inaugural addresses of John Adams, and much more...
Item #703229
March 08, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, March 8, 1797 The front page has an address: "To George Washington" from the Penna. legislature on his retirement from public office, to which he responded with a letter signed in type; Go. Washington.
This is followed by another similar letter to the President, again with his response signed; Go. Washington. Then carrying ove... 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.
Charge of Speculation against Alexander Hamilton is refuted...
Item #717884
January 10, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 10, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has the latest reports from Congress. The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the United States for the year 1796... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665585
March 15, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 15, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 2 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #705674
April 03, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, April 3, 1798 The masthead features an engraving of a porcupine. At least 6 runaway or desertion reward ads with various details.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a tear at the bottom is a paper-making flaw, nice condition.
Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
Item #649292
(5) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged. Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.
London from 1799...
Item #704440
January 01, 1799
THE SUN, London, England, 1799 A fine issue of a typical late 18th century newspaper, the top of the masthead containing a decorative, red-inked tax stamp. Much news of the day and ads as well.
Four pages, good condition.
John Adams signs four Acts of Congress... The Marines...
Item #701168
September 04, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 4, 1799 The front page has four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, one of which is: "An ACT, authorizing an Augmentation of the Marine Corps".
Page 2 has: "Capt. Truxton's Resignation" which is quite lengthy & signed by him in type: Thomas Truxton.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the spi... See More
Remembering George Washington...
Item #702430
January 28, 1800
AMERICAN FARMER, & DUTCHESS COUNTY ADVERTISER, Poughkeepsie, New York, Jan. 28, 1800 One of the more uncommon titles from the era. Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by President John Adams calling for a day of public prayer on February 22 for the recently deceased George Washington.
The back page has a lengthy poem titled: "The Soldier At the Tomb of Washington".
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Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #703946
March 11, 1801
MIRROR OF THE TIMES & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Wilmington, Delaware, March 11, 1801 Over half of page 2 is taken up with Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address, headed: "PRESIDENT'S SPEECH" and prefaced with: "Wednesday last, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office required by the Constitution, in the Senate Chamber, in... See More
Displayable masthead... early 19th century...
Item #649304
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A typical "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue sent will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802.
Early newspaper from Harrisburg...
Item #694459
November 12, 1803
THE ORACLE OF DAUPHIN, AND HARRISBURGH ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12, 1803 An issue from our private collection, saved because it is quite rare from this early year as well as being in great condition. The only other issue we've offered in the last 12+ years was dated 1820.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
Much on the Barbary War including a letter from the prisoners of the U.S. Philadelphia...
Item #700653
October 12, 1805
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 12, 1805 Half of the front page is taken up with much fine content on the Barbary War, including; "Gen. Eaton's Expedition" which takes nearly a full column; and seven letters/dispatches signed in type by: Wm. Bainbridge, one of which is from the: "...officers of the U.S. late frigate Philadelphia, wrecked on the coast of Tipoly...this lett... See More
Lewis & Clark just arrived an hour ago...
Item #702429
October 29, 1806
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 29, 1806 Page 2 has a brief yet notable report datelined at St. Louis: "Concerning the safe arrival of Messers. Lewis and Clark, who went 2 years and 4 months ago to explore the Missouri, to be anxiously wished for by every one, I have the pleasure to mention, that they arrived here about one hour ago, in good health, with only the loss of one man, who died. They v... See More
Great eulogy on the death of General Henry Knox...
Item #702774
November 19, 1806
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 19, 1806 Nearly two columns of the front page are taken up with much detail on the: "Death of Gen. Knox". The report is mostly taken up with: "The Eulogy" given by the Hon. Samuel Thatcher.
Four pages, reglued at the spine, some archival mends near the margins, good condition.
The Lewis & Clark Expedition has arrived back at St. Louis...
Item #705702
December 03, 1806
THE TIMES, London, England, Dec. 3, 1806 Page 3 includes a report from Washington beginning: "It is with the sincerest pleasure that we announce to our fellow citizens the arrival of Capt. Lewis with his exploring party, at St. Louis...President of the United States has received a letter from him dated at St. Louis...at which placed himself, Capt. Clarke, and their party arrived..."... See More
Jefferson's annual message, with mention of Lewis & Clark...
Item #713498
December 15, 1806
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, Dec. 15, 1806 Pages 2 and 3 contain the "President's Message" communicated to Congress, it being Jefferson's state-of-the-union address to the nation.
Of significance is some fine mention of the Lewis and Clark expedition: "...The expedition of Messrs. Lewis and Clarke [sic]...has all the success which could have been expected..... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559604
(5) UNITED STATES GAZETTE, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy.Complete in 4 pages, 2nd-rate condition with rubbing, foxing, and staining, but not damaged.
The images show an example of the condition and look of the issu... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's administration...
Item #649276
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1807-1809 A lot of 10 issues of this popular title from the "Hub City". All have the subscriber's name written in the margin above the masthead, some minor edge tears, a few scattered stains, and occasional foxing, but overall, quite nice.
Jefferson and Aaron Burr...
Item #702778
August 05, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 5, 1807 The front page has a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Page 2 has a report noting: "The trial of Mr. Burr for High Treason...commenced on Monday last...".
Four pages, good condition.
Five signatures of Thomas Jefferson...
Item #667656
December 31, 1807
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Dec. 31, 1807 The front page features an Act of Congress for funding the Navy, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Page 2 has several addresses to the President which includes four responses each signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, some damp staining, minor archival mend at the blank spine.
Acts of Congress signed by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #713233
April 25, 1808
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 25, 1808 Both pages 1 and 2 have much on: "Documents Accompanying the President's Message to Both Houses of Congress" including two documents signed by James Monroe, and one by James Madison.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, damp stains at a lower corner, some margin wear, good condition.
From the small Caribbean island of Grenada...
Item #698818
September 03, 1808
ST. GEORGE'S CHRONICLE, AND GRENADA GAZETTE, Sept. 3, 1808 As might be imagined it is very difficult to find early newspapers from the Caribbean. Grenada is in the far southern portion of the Caribbean, just off the coast of South America, St. George being the capital.
Four pages, never bound no trimmed, about one-fifth of the front leaf is torn away, otherwise minimal wear at the margi... See More
10 issues from James Madison's presidency... Pre-War of 1812...
Item #649289
(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1810-1811 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when James Madison was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period just prior to the War of 1812. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. The photo shows an example of the look and cond... See More
Battle of Tippecanoe...
Item #702683
December 11, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 11, 1811 The front page has close to half a column taken up with a report headed "Indian Battle" which includes: "...additional particulars of the late battle on the Wabash...it appears that Harrison has suffered himself to be cajoled & out-maneuvered by the Prophet within less than a mile of whose town he was encamped...the Indians were in... See More
The War of 1812... A mini-lot at a reduced price...
Item #649218
(5) A lot of five newspapers of a blend of various folio-size and non-folio-size newspapers (various titles), all containing news on The War of 1812. Average condition with mild wear and foxing; not damaged or 2nd rate. A great set of historic issues at a very reasonable price.
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Rare piece of political Americana: the birth of Gerrymandering...
Item #715496
Terrific broadside: "Natural And Political History of THE GERRY-MANDER! In Two Chapters.....With Cuts."Information from dealer Barry Lawrence Ruderman notes:
"Rare political broadside featuring the first political cartoon in American history to visualize and satirize gerrymandering, one of the most enduring distortions of democratic representation.
This sheet pairs two woodcu
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Attack on Ogdensburgh... The War of 1812...
Item #700458
October 23, 1812
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Oct. 23, 1812 Page 3 reports include: "Attack On Ogdensburgh" "Bad News from the Frontiers" and "Defeat of Van Rensselaer's Army!" Also a letter extract about the movements of "The Western Army".
Other reports include: "Connecticut Legislature" "The Militia" and "Bad News from the Frontiers&qu... See More
You know of Molly Pitcher. Do you know of Betsy Doyle?
Item #710780
December 19, 1812
THE WAR, New York, Dec. 19, 1812 Most of the front page is taken up with a: "Official Report, to Brigadier General Smyth with much war reporting, signed in type: Geo. McFeeley, Lt. Col. Commanding Fort Niagara.
Within McFeeley's report is: "...An instance of extraordinary bravery in a female (the wife of one Doyle, a private in the United States Artillery, made a pr... See More
Americans ships capture the Frolic & Macedonian...
Item #700460
March 08, 1813
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, March 8, 1813 The entire front page is taken up with a "Declaration" headed: "British manifesto vs. America". Inside has: "Capture of the Frolic" by the U.S. ship Wasp, followed by: "Capture of the Macedonian" by the ship United States.
Also: "Macedonian Frigate", and a letter from Albany beginning: "Yester... See More
Official account of the capture of York...
Item #703015
May 18, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 18, 1813 The entire front page, and part of page 2, are taken up with documents headed: "Official Account of The Capture of York" which includes a prefacing document signed: H. Dearborn, plus a more detailed letter from York, signed: Henry Dearborn, and a lengthy letter from the U.S. ship Madison at York, signed: Isaac Chauncey, followed by the: "Terms o... See More
The Creek Indian War... Battle of Beaver Dams...
Item #695201
August 03, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Aug. 3, 1813 Could any other title better define the focus of this newspaper?
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Impressed Seamen", one of the causes of the War of 1812, with the balance of the front page taken up with: "Creek Indians" with much on Col. Hawkins & the Creek War, carrying over to page 2.
Other war items inside include: "... See More
Much on New Orleans: did the city fall to the Americans?
Item #700997
January 26, 1815
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 26, 1815 Inside has a few items from the closing events of the War of 1812 including: "Chesapeake Squadron" "From Sacket's Harbour" "Of New Orleans" the latter including: "A rumor has been afloat all the morning of the fall of New Orleans. There is, I understand no foundation for the report...". Actually New Orleans fell on Jan... See More
Letters from Andy Jackson...
Item #702737
June 18, 1818
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 18, 1818 The front page has a letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson as a Major General. Page 2 has lengthier letter headed: "On The Indian War" also by Andrew Jackson.
At least 3 rewards ads for runaway slaves.
Four pages, nice condition.
The Jew Bill... Jefferson, Adams & Madison lend their support...
Item #689202
February 20, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER with the "Supplement To Volume XV", Baltimore, Feb. 20, 1819 Certainly the best content in this issue is in the lengthy "Supplement" to the volume, with an article headed: "Legislature Of Maryland - The Jew Bill--From A Correspondent" which takes nearly four pages.
As a bit of history, In 1776 Maryland's constitution safely protec... 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
Newspapers with a treasure-trove of political reporting...
Item #649274
(20) NILES' REGISTER, Baltimore, 1820's - 1830's A lot of 20 different issues within the noted date range, all complete and each containing 16 pages.
Niles' Register was a very famous, small-size newspaper which excellent political reporting--not surprising given its proximity to Washington, D.C.--in addition to carrying a wealth of news events from across the country. I
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Niles' Register was a very famous, small-size newspaper which excellent political reporting--not surprising given its proximity to Washington, D.C.--in addition to carrying a wealth of news events from across the country. I
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The slave trade... The Denmark Vesey slave revolt (would one day fuel Frederick Douglass' battle-cry for freedom)...
Item #708015
September 07, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1822 Pages 9-11 have much regarding Denmark Vesey and the "Servile Conspiracy in South Carolina," which has a report of the Denmark Vesey slave revolt.
Note: Denmark Vesey was a former slave who purchased his freedom and then planned what would have been one of the largest slave rebellions in the United States. Word of the... See More
Commenting on the Maryland "Jew Bill"...
Item #719846
January 14, 1826
THE NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 14, 1826
* Maryland Jew Bill becomes law
Under the heading "Maryland" is a very nice, editorialized report acknowledging the very recent approval of the "Jew Bill" which allowed--for the first time--Jews to hold public office in the state of Maryland.
The report reads in part: "The affairs of our state begin to... See More
Uncommon title from Alexandria...
Item #701286
November 25, 1826
PHENIX GAZETTE, Alexandria, Virginia, Nov. 25, 1826 A very elusive title, in fact just the second we have located in our 50+ years.
Various news of the day with a wealth of nice illustrated advertisements. Also a: "Cash For Negroes" ad, as well as: "$100 Reward" with details.
Four pages, nice condition.
Early report on Jedediah Smith's explorations in the West...
Item #702738
November 03, 1827
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Nov. 3, 1827 This is one of the desired reports collectors seek in early newspapers, being an early mention of a then-obscure name that would become well-known years later.
Page 2 has over three-quarters of a column taken up with a report of Jedediah Smith, an American transcontinental pioneer, frontiersman, hunter, trapper, author, ca... See More
Freemasons & the abduction of Morgan...
Item #685031
August 30, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 30, 1828 Inside has a report headed: "Trials For the Abduction of Morgan".
The disappearance of William Morgan, an anti-Mason, and his presumed murder in 1826 ignited a powerful movement against the Freemasons, a fraternal society that had become influential in the United States. After Morgan announced his intention to publish a book exp... See More
Making carpets in America... Preventing a slave insurrection...
Item #702653
March 27, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, March 27, 1830 Inside has an interesting article: "American Carpeting" concerning the creation of a a carpet manufacturing company in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, allowing Americans to no longer be dependent on foreign manufactures, followed by the: "President's Reply" congratulating American ingenuity, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
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Early comic, satire newspaper...
Item #649241
FIGARO IN LONDON, London, 1833 An English comic newspaper of the early 19th century, founded in 1831 and running for almost 8 years. It was the forerunner for the much more popular "Punch" magazine. There is a nice comic illustration in the masthead. Four pages, 8 3/4 by 11 inches, nice condition. The photo shown is generic, but the issue you will receive will be very similar.
Magazine in the Welsh language...
Item #721277
SEREN GOMER, Argraffwyr, Wales, (1834)
* Scarce Wales - Welsh periodical
A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today. Here is a rare opportunity for an issue of this 32 page periodical, printed totally in Welsh. There is no ye
... See More
* Scarce Wales - Welsh periodical
A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today. Here is a rare opportunity for an issue of this 32 page periodical, printed totally in Welsh. There is no ye
This title existed for just twelve issues...
Item #705745
March 01, 1834
THE INCITER, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, March, 1834 A small magazine created as an educational magazine as the content reflects, lasting but one year (12 issues) from June, 1833 thru May, 1834. It is not listed in Mott's "A History of American Magazines, 1741 - 1850".
Sixteen pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, toning & foxing throughout, good condition.
Mormon troubles in Missouri... Davy Crockett...
Item #702811
July 11, 1834
HINGHAM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1834 Page 3 has a report headed: "The Mormons" with a bit of an introduction noting: "...the following account of fresh difficulties with this singular sect" and what follows is a lengthy letter from Missouri.
A few details include: "...something respecting the 'Mormons, so called', and known that the larger portion o... See More
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