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The Whiskey Rebellion... Frigates to have sails made in Boston...
Item #669234
August 30, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 30, 1794 This issue has content relating to the Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania.
This was a tax protest by farmers who sold their grain in the form of whiskey. The Whiskey Rebellion demonstrated that the new national government had the willingness and ability to suppress violent resistance to its laws.
The front page has an interesting: "Eulo... See More
The Whiskey Rebellion... Washington's involvement...
Item #669238
November 08, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 8, 1794 This issue has content relating to the Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania.
A great issue as page 2 has much on the Rebellion, including an article headed "Patriot Army" with the latest reports, one beginning: "This day the President of the United States arrived here...The resistance to the Federal Government seems, for the prese... See More
Handsome newspaper from the era...
Item #681107
April 03, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, April 3, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Beautiful masthead in this 1795 Canterbury newspaper...
Item #649281
June 16, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795 We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate lettering for 'Kentish Gazette'.
A fine issue of this ti... See More
Senate has problems with the Jay Treaty...
Item #677317
July 15, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 15 1795 Page 3 has a report from "Pittsburgh" noting in part: "...accounts from General Wayne's head quarters any Greenville inform us that the Indians were coming in from all quarters to the Treaty...". This is followed by a report from Albany concerning the Indians.
The back page has: "More About the Treaty... See More
Washington responds concerning the Jay Treaty with England...
Item #677000
November 14, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795 The front page has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the late Treaty with Great Britain, known as the Jay Treaty.
One bit notes: "...On a subject so complex, and having such extensive relations, some diversity of opinion might be expected...", signed in type: Go. Washington.
The ftpg. also has: ... See More
Alexander Hamilton defends the President's salary...
Item #669084
December 09, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 9, 1795 The entire front page and a bit of page 2 are taken up with the: "Explanation, by Mr. Hamilton, on the Subject of a Late Attack upon the President of the United States, and the Former and Present Secretary of the Treasury, in Relation to the Compensation of the President". Extremely lengthy & continued in a f... See More
Alexander Hamilton defends the President's salary...
Item #669550
December 09, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 9, 1795 The entire front page and a bit of page 2 are taken up with the: "Explanation, by Mr. Hamilton, on the Subject of a Late Attack upon the President of the United States, and the Former and Present Secretary of the Treasury, in Relation to the Compensation of the President". Extremely lengthy & continued in a f... See More
George Washington & John Adams...
Item #665481
December 26, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 26, 1795 The ftpg. contains an address to the President concerning Washington's very recent state-of-the-union address, signed in type: John Adams, plus his response signed in script type: Go. Washington. Nice to have both Adams and Washington on the front page.
Four pages, scattered foxing, minor printing flaw at the bottom not close to mentioned conten... See More
By the famed Isaiah Thomas...
Item #681045
January 13, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 13, 1796 Published by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose collection became the foundation of the American Antiquarian Society. Handsome masthead makes this a displayable newspaper.
Four pages, light fold rubbing and an older mend at the right margin.
Signed by Governor Sam Adams... Much on Washington...
Item #676749
February 24, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 24, 1796 The front page has two Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 2 includes a report on the celebration of the 65th birthday of President George Washington, as well as an account from Harvard on honoring Washington.
Another pg. 2 item: "Washington Street" mentions: "The citizens of... See More
John Adams & Sam Adams...
Item #676897
November 19, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 19, 1796 The front page has a biography of John Adams.
Page 2 has a message addressed to the state legislature concerning the postponement of their adjournment "...to transact the business...respecting the elections of a President and Vice-President of the United States of America..." signed in type: Samuel Adams. The back page has 21
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Page 2 has a message addressed to the state legislature concerning the postponement of their adjournment "...to transact the business...respecting the elections of a President and Vice-President of the United States of America..." signed in type: Samuel Adams. The back page has 21
Adams' Proclamation concerning silver coinage...
Item #669100
August 16, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 16, 1797 Printed by Isaiah Thomas, arguably the most famous printer in 18th century America.
The back page has a half column: "Proclamation" signed in type by the President: John Adams, concerning the regulating of foreign silver coins & the issues of the same by the U.S. Mint. The front page has several letters "F... See More
Admiral Nelson loses his arm...
Item #676965
October 11, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 11, 1797 The front page has: "Louis the XVIth".
A report under "Virginia" on pg. 2 provides nice details about the failed British attack of the Spanish port at Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands, a part reading: "...One small party of 50 men commanded by Admiral Nelson, and Capt. Bowen landed on the Mole; the first lost his... 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.
John Adams and the students at Dickinson College, Carlisle...
Item #668913
July 13, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 13, 1798 Inside has an address of the students at Dickinson College in Carlisle to the President, with his response signed: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, light foxing to an upper corner, otherwise very nice.
Early issue of this venerable newspaper...
Item #677307
November 10, 1798
THE TIMES, London, Nov. 10, 1798 A very early issue on this venerable newspaper which still exists today. A wealth of European news reports, plus a wealth of ads. Red tax stamp at the top of the front page.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a few discrete archival mends, 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.
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #684895
October 16, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 16, 1799 The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mention that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required...to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON..." with a bit more. This is the Alexander Hamilton who served again in the military during the Quasi War.
F... See More
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #684893
October 16, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 16, 1799
* Alexander Hamilton during Quasi-War
The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mention that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required...to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON..." with a bit more. This is the Alexander Hamilton who served ag... 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.
From Thomas Jefferson's presidency...
Item #649289
(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1806-1807 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period. 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 condition of the is... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559604
(5) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, 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. Average condition. The images show an example of the condition and look of the issues you will receive. Actual dates vary within the years noted.... 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.
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #680931
December 30, 1808
Five very early 19th century American newspapers: The National Intelligencer, Dec. 30, 1808, U.S. Gazette for the Country, July 24 1809; Boston Gazette, May 28, 1804; New England Palladium, Aug. 10, 1802; and Columbian Centinel, Sept. 8, 1804. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early news... See More
Oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States...
Item #649235
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, 1809-1810 A lot of eight issues of the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States. Each with occasional foxing; otherwise nice. Great to have from the heart of Thomas Jefferson's presidency. The image shows the look and condition of the issues you will receive. Actual dates vary within the specified time-frame.... See More
Deaths of Joseph Haydn and Thomas Paine...
Item #684914
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1809* Deaths of Joseph Haydn and Thomas Paine
The obituary listing inside includes: "At New York, the notorious Thomas Pain [sic]; whose death is an admonitory event; may the lesson that it inculcates be impressive..." & more. The opposing page has: "In Guppendorff, aged 76, Joseph Haydn, the celebrated composer... ju... See More
The War of 1812...
Item #649218
(10) A lot of ten 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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The fall of Fort Dearborn to the Native Americans...
Item #676140
September 25, 1812
MERCANTILE ADVERTISER, New York, Sept. 25, 1812 Page 3 has an: "Extract of a Letter dated New Orleans" with some military items. This is followed by; "From The West" "Fall of Fort Dearborn at Chicauga [Chicago]" which gives an account of the Battle of Fort Dearborn with the Native Americans.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.... See More
Battle at Queenston Heights during the War of 1812...
Item #677937
October 26, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 26, 1812 The front page has: "An Act To authorise the granting of Patents for Land, according to the surveys... and to grant...rights to certain Claimants of Land in the District of Detroit..., signed in type: James Madison.
Inside page reports include: "Battles At Queenston Heights" "which is the beginning of almost an entire
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Inside page reports include: "Battles At Queenston Heights" "which is the beginning of almost an entire
Napoleon's signature on the front page...
Item #667230
June 22, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 22, 1816 Perhaps the best content in this issue is the very unusual front page item headed: "Napoleon--'his mark' " which includes a facsimile of his signature, with a bit of text (vertical) which begins: "The annexed is a very exact copy of the signature of the most extraordinary man now living..." with a bit more.... See More
The first "learned society"...
Item #680898
August 15, 1816
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C. August 15, 1816 The second page carries an article "A number of the citizens of the District of Columbia, impressed with the importance of forming an association for the purpose of promoting useful knowledge, met on the 28th day of June, 1816,... agreeably to public notice the committee appointed as aforesaid reported the following draft of a con... See More
Constitution for the new state of Alabama...
Item #680048
September 18, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, A consecutive pair of issues dated Sept. 18 and 25, 1819 Typically, prior to formally becoming a state of the union a territorial government needs to create and approve a Constitution that would not be in conflict with the federal Constitution.
Printed in these two issues in its entirety is the "Constitution of the State of Alabama, Adopted Aug. 2... See More
Variety lot of newspapers... An instant mini-collection...
Item #649239
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 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. We will give you ten different American newspapers ranging from 1820 to 1899 (no pulp issues) in average condition with good reading. A wealth of varied issues for $2.5... See More
Mordecai Noah and his publishing troubles, just before his Zionist efforts... La Fayette back in the United States...
Item #664895
September 11, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, September 11, 1824 Inside has: "Explosion of The 'Advocate' " which is 4 1/2 pages of detail on the troubles of Mordecai Noah and his newspaper the "National Advocate", including 3 letters signed by him in type: M.M. Noah.
In 1825 Noah become noted for his Zionist efforts in creating a homeland refuge for the Jews on Grant I... See More
Mordecai Noah and his failed Zionist efforts...
Item #680911
June 07, 1825
NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 7, 1825 Page 2 has: "Mr. Noah...is said to have purchased...Grand Island from the state of New York. The island is intended for a number of emigrants of the Jewish nation who are to find there...refuge from European oppression..." with more.
This was Mordecai Manuel Noah and his Zionists efforts, which never materialized. Noah was the fir... See More
Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...
Item #667077
September 24, 1825
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 24, 1825 One of the articles on an inside page reads in its entirety: "The ceremony of laying the corner stone, of what is to be a city of the Jews, on Grand Island, N.Y. took place on the 14th instant, and Mr. Noah, editor of the New York National Advocate, governor and judge of Israel, has issued a proclamation which for the ridiculous, may be com... See More
Spontaneous combustion of a drunkard...
Item #684887
July 23, 1830
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, New York, July 23, 1830 Page 3 has a very curious article with a small heading: "Spontaneous Combustion of a Drunkard" with an interesting eye-witness account. Such an article certainly makes for an interesting conversation piece.
Four pages, some foxing, nice condition.
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.
The "downfall of Babylon" and "fake news"...
Item #681103
October 03, 1835
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, Oct. 3, 1835 A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin and a subtitle: "Or, the Triumph ... See More
Battle at San Antonio, Texas...
Item #680089
January 09, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 9, 1836 The front page has a report headed: "The latest news from Texas, received by way of New Orleans, says:---" with the text reading in part: "By the schr. Julius Caesar we learn that the last accounts from camp received by express at Bragoria on the 11th instant states that on the morning of the 5th an attack was made on the tow... See More
The battle of San Jacinto...
Item #675895
May 19, 1836
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, May 19, 1836 The front page has: "Important From Texas" which reports that the Mexicans, while being attacked by Gen. Houston, set fire to Harrisburg and retreated only to be overtaken by Houston resulting in a loss of 700 with 500 captured.
A letter from Sec. of War Rusk has particulars about the Battle at San Jacinto ... See More
Santa Anna to be tried & shot... More from Texas...
Item #680092
August 06, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 6, 1836 The ftpg. has a short report concerning the "outrages" due to the rescue of two runaway slaves.
Other articles inside include: "Lynching Among the Indians" "The Creek War" with reports from Fort Mitchell, Alabama; "The Cherokees" "From Florida" "Mexico & the United States" &qu... See More
Nice item on the "Trail of Tears"...
Item #667265
June 02, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, June 2, 1838 Page 2 has a nice article concerning the infamous Trail of Tears headed: "Removal of The Cherokees" which is a letter signed by Winfield Scott to the Cherokee Indians which begins: "The president of the United States has sent me, with a powerful army to cause you, in obedience to the treaty of 1835, to join that part ... See More
The famous slave case of James Collins Johnson...
Item #684880
August 07, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 8, 1843 Page 3 includes a notable report on the slave case of James Collins Johnson, who was employed by Princeton University before being arrested as a fugitive runaway.
It reports in part: "...James Johnson, alias James Collins, the fugitive slave ...discovered at Princeton...and delivered over to his owner...having been ironed and... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper supported the Whig party...
Item #684682
June 20, 1844
LOUISVILLE JOURNAL, EXTRA, Kentucky, June 20, 1844
* Very rare publication
A quite rare and short-lived campaign newspaper which existed only to promote the Whig party cause in the 1844 election. This is issue #8 which was likely a run of just 27 issues printed from May 2 to December 5, 1844, as campaign newspapers typically ceased just following the election.
This title would resurre... See More
Millerites driven insane in Vermont...
Item #684767
November 13, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 1844 Page 3 has a brief yet intriguing article: "More Of Millerism" which reports: "Mr. Addison Davis...says that 26 persons are now in the insane asylum at Brattleboro, Vermont, in consequence of insanity produced by the influence of Millerism."
The Millerites, led by William Miller, believed that the second comin... See More
The Irish Potato Famine...
Item #678445
October 16, 1845
THE GLOBE, London, England, Oct. 16, 1845 Page 4 has a report on the historic Irish Potato Famine, beginning: "The accounts received this morning from Ireland respecting the disease in the potato crops of that country are most afflictive..." with much more.
Included also is the "Supplement" issue, on the front page of which is a related article.
Six pages in total, good... See More
Mormons heading to California... Taking possession of California...
Item #678356
December 26, 1846
WEEKLY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 26, 1846 The entire front page is train up with editorial commentary on: "The President's Message", meaning his state-of-the-union address of 1846.
Page 2 has much reporting on events in Congress with subheads including: "Admission of the State of Iowa" "Santa Anna" "President's Annual Message&q... See More
The Halls of Montezuma...
Item #681036
May 29, 1847
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, May 29, 1847 The top of the front page features a print of: "The New Steam Ship Washington - The First American Ocean Mail Steamer" with related text.
Also on the ftpg. is a large view of: "The Main Plaza In The City of Mexico - View Of the Halls of the Montezumas" with related ftpg. reports on the Mexican War.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
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