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Catalog 315 (for February): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes: eye-witness accounts of the Battle of Lexington & Concord, the Gettysburg Address on the front page, the Jew Bill of 1819, the Declaration of Independence (within the context of a six month volume), a displayable issue on Lincoln’s assassination, Lee surrenders to Grant (a decorative issue), and more.The following links are designed to help you explore all available items from this latest edition of our catalog:
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Removing Mormon's from the state...
Item #709350
November 01, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 1, 1845 Inside has an address to the anti-Mormon citizens of Hancock (Ill.), submitting copies of a correspondence between a group of citizens and the "twelve" at Nauvoo.
This discusses the removal of the Mormons from the state, including: "...The history of their church has shown that wherever the leaders go, the members will fol... See More
First American railroad publication...
Item #684696
December 18, 1845
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Dec. 18, 1845 An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages 1, 2 & 3.
The balance of the issue is taken up with a wide range of railroad-related articles with a wea... See More
Mormon troubles in Nauvoo...
Item #708698
September 08, 1846
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 1846 Page 3 has a lengthy report headed: "More Mormon Troubles" taking about three-quarters of a column. It begins: "Another outbreak of animosity, portending strife and conflict, which has been for some time in progress in the vicinity of Nauvoo, seems at length to be approaching a crisis...". This is followed by q... See More
Early Tallahassee...
Item #709885
March 27, 1847
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, March 27, 1847 Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.
The front page includes various reports from the Mexican War including: "From The Army - The Army News" "From the Army--Late & Very Import... See More
Much on the Mexican War... On Dupont in San Diego & San Francisco...
Item #691619
April 24, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1847 Perhaps the most interesting report is on page 3: "From California" who ch gives news by date, and includes a report that: "...The U.S. ship Crane, Capt. S. F. Dupont, arrived at San Francisco...Since the occupation of San Diego in July last, she has been on the coast of Mexico & captured 14 prizes...".
D... See More
Gold Rush era...
Item #649225
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, 1849 Although this issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great “period” item with 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you will receive, but actual dates... See More
From the library of President James Buchanan...
Item #649244
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., 1849 James Buchanan, who would be President of the United States from 1857-1861, earlier served several offices at the federal level, including Congressman from 1821-31; Senator from 1837-1845, Secretary of State from 1845-9, and then Ambassador to England, 1853-1856.This newspaper was subscribed to by Buchanan while a Senator, obviously living in Washing... See More
An instant collection... 20 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694695
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers. A great value. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this lot.* Half-lots are available&n... See More
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19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694708
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs. A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a coll... See More
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19th century damaged lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694707
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the condition is not a concern, or scrapbooking. Please note the ... See More
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Daniel Webster’s historically pivotal speech...
Item #715692
March 08, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 8, 1850
* Abolitionist-leaning Daniel Webster
* His historic call for unity before Congress
* His historic call for unity before Congress
* He shockingly (?) supports the "Compromise of 1850"
Starting on page 2 and continuing on pages 3 and 4 is the full text of Daniel Webster's pivotal, historic, "March 7th Speech" before Congress. An excerpt include... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #701061
September 21, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 21, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
The front page has an illustrated ad: "$20 Reward" for a runaway mulatto boy. Also of interest is a front page ad headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, ... See More
Magazine by Charles Dickens... An issue from 1851-1853...
Item #649284
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853 Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determined that he would have a free hand on "Household Words". Dickens directed every aspect of the magazine's production. He wrote for the magazine, solicited contributions and revise... See More
Print of a California battle... The sensational Jenny Lind...
Item #705951
May 17, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 17, 1851 The front page shows: "Packet Ship Isaac Webb, of New York." Inside prints include: "Encounter with a Whale" "Race Course on Long Island" "Scene at the Revere House" "Castle Garden, New York" "Gen. Winfield Scott" and "Jenny Lind" which includes an articl... See More
Print of a sea serpent...
Item #709887
September 27, 1851
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 1851 The front page features a print of: "The Sea Serpent" with descriptive text.
Four pages, large size, several folds, a piece from a column on the back leaf has been cut away. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Herman Melville's Moby-Dick... Arctic Expedition...
Item #721500
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, December, 1851 Near the back of the issue is "Literacy Notices" which discusses "A new work by Herman Melville, entitled Moby Dick; or, the Whale, has just been issued by Harper and Brothers... Moby Dick is the name of an old White Whale; half fish and half devil; the terror of the Nantucket cruisers...This huge sea monster has a con... See More
Nice issue on Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #707416
June 03, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1852 The back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale..." and the other begins: "Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's Great Story, first published in the 'National Era' and now just issued in ... See More
A prelude to the Rogue River Wars...
Item #691680
September 06, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 6, 1852 Page 3 has: "A Great Slaughter of Indians" concerning a battle between whites and the Indians on the Rogue River. This was the night at Table Rock, one of the early encounters of what would become the Rogue River Wars.
Also: "Later From California" has various reports including; "...Business general was s... See More
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #649254
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single-issue pri... See More
Pittsfield, Lexington, and much more...
Item #698745
April 28, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 28, 1855 A periodical much in the style of the more popular Harper's Weekly, but this title existed before Harper's did.
The front page has a print of: "May Morning". Additional prints inside include: "Western Railroad Depot, Pittsfield, Mass. ""View of Pittsfield, Mass." "View of Charlemont, Upper Village"... See More
'Bleeding Kansas'...
Item #696509
May 12, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1856 Page 3 has nearly half a column of reports, mostly letters datelined from Lawrence, Kansas, concerning the growing troubles in that state over the slavery, anti-slavery residents. The full text is shown in the photos.
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and
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The first convention of clubs: the birth of organized baseball...
Item #707410
January 23, 1857
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 23, 1857 The back page has a report which could be considered the birth of organized baseball. And printed the day after the event happened.
The second column has an article headed: "Our National Sports" with subheads: "The Game of Base Ball--Convention of the Various Clubs Of the City and Vicinity--The Laws to Be Codified--Central Park Commission... See More
The Mormon War: great detail on U.S. troops heading west...
Item #700554
December 18, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 1857 Page 3 has nearly three-quarters of a column taken up with: "The Utah Expedition" which is a great & very detailed travelogue on the U.S. troops venturing to Utah. We rarely find such detailed travel accounts by the military.
Four pages, large folio size, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in ... See More
Pre-Civil War view of Brooklyn...
Item #707904
September 17, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Sept. 17, 1859 This newspaper has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page includes an engraving: "View Of the City of Brooklyn, N.Y." A few other prints inside.
Eight pages, lightly & evenly toned, slightly irregular at the spine from ... See More
Robert E. Lee at Harper's Ferry... Infamous slave ship...
Item #707022
October 21, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 21, 1859 Page 5 has nearly a full column reporting on the slave insurrection at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, led by John Brown. The top of a column has: "The Insurrection at Harper's Ferry".
The report begins: "Col. Lee, with his troops, has returned from the valley. All quiet there. He found Garrett's family safe..." followed by several o... See More
The John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry... Brownsville, Texas
Item #706999
November 29, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE Nov. 29, 1859 Inside has two articles on: "Brownsville", Texas, concerning the troubles at the border with Mexico.
But the more notable content is on the John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry, with column heads including: "Further from Charlestown" "Additional Troops Expected" "The Churches Used for Barracks" "Soldiers Firing in ... See More
First rabbi to lead prayer in Congress...
Item #713893
February 03, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 3, 1860 Page 7 has proceedings of the first session of the Thirty Sixth Congress and included is a brief but very historic account about the first time the proceedings were opened with a prayer by a rabbi.
With a dateline of February 1 the account reads in part: "The proceedings were opened with a prayer by Rabbi RAPHAEL. It abounded with fervently expresse... See More
Japan visits the United States... Arctic expedition...
Item #709897
June 09, 1860
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, June 9, 1860 Not just the front page but several pages inside have prints concerning the visit of the Japanese Ambassadors to the United States and the White House.
Also within is an article: "Correspondence Between Heenan and Sayers", the famous boxers of the era. And several prints and an article concerning the Arctic Expedition, including a prin... See More
From the South, just before the Civil War...
Item #707912
June 11, 1860
LYNCHBURG DAILY VIRGINIAN, June 13, 1860 The front page has: "Death of Major General Jessup". Page 3 has a: "Negroes Wanted" advertisement.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War...
Item #649226
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, 1861 The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and military concerns. Of added significance is the large and very d... See More
Creating the Southern Confederacy...
Item #706614
January 01, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 1, 1861 Among the front page first column heads: "THE NATIONAL CRISIS" "Secession Speech by Senator Benjamin of Louisiana" "Disgraceful Scene in the Senate Galleries" "The Condition of the Forts & Arsenals to be Inquired Into" "What the South Carolina Commissioners are Doing" "Significant Indications of Northern ... See More
States to secede from the Union... Treaty of Peking... Cargo of slaves...
Item #706617
January 09, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 9, 1861 Among the first column heads on the front page are many relating to the coming Civil War, including: "THE NATIONAL CRISIS" "Another Traitor Out of the Cabinet" "Resignation of Sec. Thompson" "Extraordinary Reports of Affairs at Charleston" "Progress of the Secession Movement" "Florida, Alabama and Mississippi... See More
Much on events just prior to the outbreak of war...
Item #707908
January 12, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 12, 1861 Items inside include: "Martin Van Buren's Opinion of Lincoln" "Startling Evidence of Treason" "the Pony Express" "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion" "Secession of Florida" "Expulsion Of Traitors" "Firmness of the President" "Secession of Alabama" "Firing on the Star of the West&qu... See More
Civil War is coming to America...
Item #700037
January 26, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 26, 1861 Pages 2 and 3 contain an article headed: "United States" containing the latest news on the events leading to the Civil War. The article begins: "The largest advices from New York show no signs of recon illation between the contending States. Indeed the breach is widening daily..." with more concerning the secession ... See More
Inauguration of Jefferson Davis... Lincoln's progress to Washington...
Item #703971
February 19, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1861 The front page has: "The Incoming Administration" "Progress of the President Elect Toward Washington" "The Trip From Buffalo to Albany" with the reporting taking close to half of the page with subheads: "Mr. Lincoln's Speech at Utica" "Reception and Speech at Albany" "Mr. Lincoln's Speech at Rocheste... See More
Events just prior to the Civil War... From an anti-war newspaper...
Item #707586
March 21, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 21, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Articles include: "How to Punish Crime out West" "Daring Robbery" "Fort Sumter to be Evacuated on Saturday Next" "From Pike's Peak" & much more.
Additionally, page 5
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Earliest days of the Civil War...
Item #707919
April 18, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, April 18, 1861 Page 4 has nice column heads on the beginning events of the Civil War: "SOUTHERN REBELLION" "Jeff. Davis Calls For Privateers" "The Confederate Loan" "The North Aroused" "Volunteers Pouring Down From Maine to Kansas" "4,000 Volunteers at Washington" "The Confederacy to Call for 150,000 Men&qu... See More
Watching out for spies...
Item #707920
June 08, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, June 8, 1861 Among the page 4 column heads on the Civil War: "The Southern Rebellion" "Guarding Against Spies" "30 Virginians Taken Prisoners" "More Fugitive Negroes" "General Patterson Approaching Harper's Ferry" "A Rebel Camp Broken Up in Kentucky" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, two folds... See More
Rare "Steamer Bulletin" means for Eastern consumption...
Item #701718
July 01, 1861
STEAMER BULLETIN--FOR THE ATLANTIC STATES AND EUROPE, San Francisco, California, July 1, 1861 "Steamer editions" are rarely found today. They were special editions meant for East Coast consumption--in this case Europe as well.
This is an edition of the San Francisco Bulletin. As noted on page 4, the Daily Bulletin published every evening except Sunday. The "Steamer Bulletin, Double... See More
A Charles Dickens publication...
Item #649245
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1862 (single issue from 1862) This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title.Disbound without wrappers. The image is an examp... See More
A great value... A discounted Civil War lot...
Item #649275
(7) The CIVIL WAR: a lot of 7 issues all non-New York titles from during the Civil War and all have war reports. A great set for a reseller or for someone looking to obtain authentic Civil War newspapers at a discounted price, and all are in average or better condition.
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Our premier Civil War lot...
Item #649219
(10) 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 N.Y. Tribune and/or N.Y. 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 a
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Civil War battle scene... Canada prints...
Item #700121
January 18, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 18, 1862
This issue features a very nice foldout centerfold of: "The Great International Railway Suspension Bridge Over the Niagara River, Connecting the New York Central and the Great Western of Canada Railways". Also a nice view of: "Kingston, Canada West" and more.
A nice full page print of: "The Civil War in Ame... See More
A Proclamation by Jefferson Davis...
Item #707408
May 05, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 5, 1862 Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. Page 2 has a lengthy editorial concerning the Civil War. Also inside are: "Movements & Spirit of the War" "The Fall of Fort Macon" "The Spirit of the South" "A Flag of Truce from General Beauregard to General Buell...&... See More
From when Norfolk, Virginia, was held by Union forces...
Item #701586
May 10, 1862
THE NEW REGIME, Norfolk, Virginia, March 27, 1864 A Union occupation newspaper, as the Union forces occupied the city on May 10, 1862. It remained under martial law through the remainder of the Civil War.
This is the volume 1, number 28 issue. Page 2 includes: "War Intelligence" "Reorganization of the Army of the Potomac" which includes a lengthy document signed in type ... See More
Two front page maps...
Item #709876
June 12, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 12, 1862 The front page has not one but two front page maps, headed: "The Action Before Memphis" and: "The Situation At Fort Pillow".
There are also first column heads on the Civil War including: "Another Battle In The Shenandoah Valley" "Gen. Shields at Jackson's Rear" "Gen. Shields's Advance Attacked by Overwhelmi... See More
Two front page maps...
Item #723759
June 12, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 12, 1862 The front page has not one but two front page maps, headed: "The Action Before Memphis" and: "The Situation At Fort Pillow".
There are also first column heads on the Civil War including: "Another Battle In The Shenandoah Valley" "Gen. Shields at Jackson's Rear" "Gen. Shields's Advance Attacked by Overwhelmi... See More
From New Orleans, after Union occupation...
Item #706615
June 27, 1862
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 27, 1862 Although from the midst of the Civil War, New Orleans fell to Northern forces in April, 1862 causing this to be a Union-occupation newspaper.
Various news items of the day with some Civil War references, federal reports from Congress and a great wealth of ads.
Complete as a single sheet issue. Nice condition.
Reports of baseball games from during the Civil War...
Item #709903
July 05, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 5, 1862 Over one-third of page 4 has: "Base Ball" reports with details of five games and box scores for 3 of them. Uncommon to find much baseball reporting from during the Civil War.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 16 inches, some foxing and light damp staining, otherwise good.
Robert E. Lee's message to the people of Maryland...
Item #700489
September 12, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 12, 1862 The front page has one column heads on the Civil War including: "The War In Maryland" "Union Forces In Possession of Sugar Loaf Mountain" "Manifesto of General Lee to the People of Maryland" which has the lengthy text signed by him in type: R. E. Lee; "The Rebels in Possession of Hagerstown" "Entire Rebel Army En Ro... See More
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