Catalog 354 - released for May, 2025...
Catalog 354 (for May): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: the rare and highly desirable Frederick Douglass’ Paper, four issues related to the historic Funding Act, a Philadelphia newspaper from 1736, an issue with a Paul Revere engraving in the masthead, an issue covering the Gettysburg Address (printed 102 miles away), an issue addressing the Thomas Jefferson - Sally Hemings affair, 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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Catalog 354 - released for May, 2025...
<a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"><b>Catalog 354</b> (for May)</a>: This latest offering of authentic newspapers<b> </b>is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following <a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catprev&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catprev&q%5Bprice_range_start%5D=250&q%5Bprice_range_end%5D=100000&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.price&sort_direction=DESC&per_page=100"><strong>noteworthy issues</strong></a>:<strong> the rare and highly desirable Frederick Douglass’ Paper, four issues related to the historic Funding Act, a Philadelphia newspaper from 1736, an issue with a Paul Revere engraving in the masthead, an issue covering the Gettysburg Address (printed 102 miles away), an issue addressing the Thomas Jefferson - Sally Hemings affair</strong>, and more.<br />
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One of the more fascinating publishers from the Civil War...
Item #705121
January 25, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, Jan. 25, 1865 W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the press to spread his harsh anti-Presbyterian, anti-Calvinist rhetoric, and to spread his ferv... See More
Much news from the "New World"...
Item #704975
January 31, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 31, 1666 It's rare to find American mention in such early dated newspapers but this issue has more than half of the back page devoted to reports from the Caribbean & South America (or so it would seem, as places have archaic names & archaic spellings). Mention is made of Barbadoes and sugar & tobacco from that island; a letter which: "..... See More
Nixon resigns the Presidency: reported in the Washington Post...
Item #692661
August 09, 1974
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., August 9, 1974 Arguably the most desired newspaper containing major political reports of the last 100 years would be the revered Washington Post. And few political events of the last century would be more significant than the resignation of a sitting President: unprecedented in the 230+ year history of the nation's highest office.
The front page fe... See More
At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649273
(5) 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.
It's war with Japan...
Item #705018
December 08, 1941
THE MORNING POST--EXTRA, Camden, New Jersey, Dec. 8, 1941 A wonderful display issue on the beginning of America's entry into World War II with a huge, banner headline: "JAPS DECLARE WAR UPON U.S." with a subheads including: "1st Attack On Hawaii; Many Dead" "Heavy Loss of Life Reported in Hawaii" and many other war-related reports.
Complete in 8 pages, a fe... See More
At a lesser price... from Boston...
Item #649301
(6) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, a lot of six 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known newspaper of in 18th century America. Could contain close-trimming, staining, archival mending, etc., but will not have loss of text. Please note: The S&H for this lot is a bit higher than that of a si... See More
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Uncle Tom's Cabin: the serialization before it became a book... A letter to the editor...
Item #695887
July 17, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., July 17, 1851 The front page of this anti-slavery newspaper is very significant, as it contains chapter 8 of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin: Or, Life Among the Lowly. by Mrs. H. B. Stowe".
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin". This historic work first appeared as a 41-week ser... See More
Tremendous detail on the treason trial of Major Andre...
Item #685785
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, For the Year 1780 Certainly the highlight of this issue are the nearly 7 pages taken up with the lengthy & very detailed proceedings headed: "Extracts of Letters from General Washington to the President of Congress". This concerns the trial of Major Andre in the treason affair with Benedict Arnold.This is a terrific report with far... See More
Tremendous detail on the treason trial of Major John Andre...
Item #685784
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, For the Year 1780 Certainly the highlight of this issue are the nearly 7 pages taken up with the lengthy & very detailed proceedings headed: "Extracts of Letters from General Washington to the President of Congress". This concerns the trial of Major Andre in the treason affair with Benedict Arnold.This is a terrific report with far... See More
Pre-Stamp Act to just prior to the Revolutionary War...
Item #649252
(10) THE LONDON CHRONICLE. A collection of ten issues, one from each year 1763 thru 1772, crossing the critical period from the just prior to the Stamp Act to just before the outbreak of the pre-Revolutionary War tensions. Each is 4-8 pages, may have slight imperfections, but in overall nice condition.
George Washington makes the front page... Jewish colony in the East Indies...
Item #645683
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1757 The first 2 1/2 pages have reports from the French & Indian War in America, including five letters written by General Braddock datelined Williamsburgh and Alexandria. In the introductory comments on the first page is mention that: "...concerning the territories in America mention'd in the treaty of Utrecht; of several Indian traders se... See More
From the Arizona Territory...
Item #698836
May 22, 1875
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, May 22, 1875 Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles and ads including: "Letter From Col Hodge - The Chiricahua Reservation" "Gov. Safford's Recent Trip - A Flying Trip Through the Territory by the Governor..." Mining Matters &quo... 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.
Daniel Webster’s historically pivotal speech...
Item #715697
March 08, 1850
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 8, 1850
Page 2 has the single-column heading, "MR. WEBSTER'S SPEECH", which is a lengthy report containing excerpts and paraphrases of his pivotal, historic, "March 7th Speech" before Congress. It i
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* Daniel Webster’s historic call for unity
* His uncharacteristic support for the "Compromise of 1850"
Page 2 has the single-column heading, "MR. WEBSTER'S SPEECH", which is a lengthy report containing excerpts and paraphrases of his pivotal, historic, "March 7th Speech" before Congress. It i
Proclamation by Washington & Jefferson... Judaica related ad...
Item #705132
March 23, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 23, 1791 The entire front page is taken up with a continuation of the: "New Revenue Law". Page 3 mentions the President setting off for a tour of the South intending to visit the Carolinas & Georgia. Page 3 also has: "A Proclamation" concerning trade with the Indians, signed in type by the President, George Washington ... See More
One of the most intricately engraved mastheads to be had...
Item #705135
January 04, 1729
THE NORWICH GAZETTE, England, Jan. 4, 1729 See the photos for the tremendous detail in the masthead of this early newspaper, showing the skyline of Norwich. Individual buildings and even the windows can be seen in this woodblock engraving. There are insets in the upper corners as well, one showing the patron Saint George slaying a dragon.
The content is entirely European. The back page fea... See More
Land purchase document from New England, 1752...
Item #700403
May 01, 1752
A part-printed, part-handwritten document by "...Elisha West of Kingston in the County of Plymouth in New England...sum of sixty six pounds thirteen shillings & four pence...absolutely convey...a certain farm or parcel of land..." with the various details. Dated near the bottom at Plymouth "May the first AD 1752" with several signatures, including some remnants of two red w... See More
Lineage to California's first newspaper... From soon after statehood...
Item #715651
October 08, 1851
DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, Oct. 8, 1851 The very first title in the Golden State was the "Californian" begun in 1846, followed the next year by the "California Star". These two titles merged and in 1849 the combined enterprise was called the "Alta California", becoming a daily in July. This is a volume 2 issue. It also became the first successful news... See More
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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Much on Lincoln's Confiscation Act...
Item #695333
July 17, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 17, 1862 Page 5 has the final version of the Confiscation Act, which would allow for the seizure of all Confederate property, whether or not it had been used to support the rebellion.
Page 4 has articles mentioning details of the act including: "The Confiscation Act Explained", an untitled article that mentions it being amended to meet resolve Lincoln
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Nice tennis print...
Item #703249
July 11, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1885 The full front page is an illustration of "Henry M. Stanley", the African explorer.
Among prints inside are a terrific fullpg: "Lawn Tennis In Prospect Park" which shows women playing & is very displayable; a full page" "Sketches on the Congo"; half page: "Sketches of Garden City"; a three-quarter ... See More
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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Johnston's report on the Battle of Seven Pines...
Item #618219
July 31, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, July 31, 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.
Page 2 begins with an interesting editorial complaining about government abuses in not insuring the delivery of daily newspapers to the soldiers in the field. An interesting item for any newspaper... See More
Letters to Washington & Franklin... Discussing the census...
Item #703798
February 24, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Feb. 24, 1790
* President George Washington
* Benjamin Franklin
Half of the front page is taken up with reports from: "Congress - House of Representatives" which includes talk on: "...the report of the Secretary of the Treasury. -- Mr. Madison's motion for a discrimination under consideration...", carrying over to take al... See More
An eighty year span of news from England...
Item #649310
(8) GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England A nice lot of eight issues, one from each decade from the 1730's thru 1809. A nice group of complete issues covering a period of 80 years, each with full title/contents page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate. Each is complete, but may exclude plates/maps (if called for). Nice condition.
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Entire front page is a Civil War map...
Item #701657
August 29, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 29, 1863 A fantastic display issue as the entire front page is taken up with a huge map headed: "THE HARBOR, FORTIFICATIONS, AND CITY OF CHARLESTON" showing the greater Charleston vicinity. Many Civil War reports inside.
Eight pages, small binding slits at the blank spine, very nice condition.
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution... Manuel Noah... Three Acts of Congress...
Item #715112
March 12, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 12, 1791
* United States Constitution amendment proposed
* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson
Inside has more than a full column taken up with: "Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, Laid on the Clerk's Table by Mr. Benson, to her Proposed by Congress to the Legislature's of the Several States&... See More
Brooklyn Bridge opens... Preparing the Statue of Liberty...
Item #715042
May 26, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 26, 1883 This is a doubly good issue, as the front page is taken up with five prints celebrating the: "Opening of the Great Suspension Bridge Between New York and Brooklyn", being the now-famous Brooklyn Bridge (see photos). Over two full pgs. inside are taken up with detailed text headed: "The New York and Brooklyn Bridge".
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Very early engraving showing Salt Lake City...
Item #704978
January 02, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 2, 1858 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly with many nice prints.
The prime feature is the very nice, full page engraving captioned: "The Great Salt Lake City of The Mormons, Looking West--The Salt Lake In The Distance". The scene shows not much more than a village with various buildings scattered in the landscape with much distance ... See More
Nice Harper's Weekly group, just after the Civil War...
Item #649309
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, a lot of five issues from just after the Civil War. Dates are August 12, August 19, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 1865. A wealth of great prints including: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia'. Halfpg: 'Trial of Mowing Machines' & 'The Richmond Election--the Polling at the 1st Market House'. Nice doublepage cente... See More
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Two uncommon Winslow Homer prints...
Item #689900
July 09, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 9, 1859 This issue features two prints by renowned artist Winslow Homer, rare to find as issues of this title from 1859 are extremely scarce.
The first is on the front page: "Fourth of July Scene, on Boston Common" with credit given to Homer in the text: "...We have spoken in a serious vein, prompted by the occasion, but our artist, Mr. Ho... See More
Three documents signed by Washington... The Seguin Island lighthouse...
Item #715113
June 18, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 18, 1794
* President George Washington act of Congress
* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed
The front page features two Acts of Congress and a letter to Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. One is for: "...erecting a light-house on the island of Seguin in the district of Maine...". This is a landmark on... See More
Three documents signed by Washington... The Seguin Island lighthouse...
Item #703591
June 18, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 18, 1794 The front page features two Acts of Congress and a letter to Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington.
One is for: "...erecting a light-house on the island of Seguin in the district of Maine...". This is a landmark on the coast of Maine to this day.
Four pages, damp stains to the left portion, nice condition.... See More
Atom bomb is dropped one Hiroshima...
Item #704999
August 07, 1945
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Aug. 7, 1945 The banner headlines announces: "ATOMIC BOMB BLASTS JAP BASE" "Single Missile Stronger Than 20,000 Tons of TNT; Steel Tower Turned to Gas in New Mexico Tryout" with various related subheads concerning the A Bomb drop on Hiroshima.
The photo is headed: "Atomic Bomb, World's Deadliest Weapon, Produced Here" s... See More
War in Europe is over...
Item #704997
May 07, 1945
LOS ANGELES TIMES, EXTRA, May 7, 1945 The bold banner headline announces: "V-E DAY ! " with subheads and a related illustration. Great for display. Much inside as well.
Complete in 20 pages with both sections. Some minor perforation at the central fold, very nice condition.
Eighteenth century perspective from England...
Item #649234
(10) THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of ten issues of this famous newspaper covering at least 5 decades from the 1700's. All are in good condition. A nice way to gain Britain's perspective of world affairs from the 18th century. The image shown is representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.
Battle Of Waterloo...
Item #700444
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1815 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the detailed account of the Battle of Waterloo and the fall of Napoleon Buonaparte.Under the heading "France" is a lengthy report that begins: "The second abdication of the Throne of France by Napoleon Buonaparte was alluded to in our last number, & has since received fu... 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 overal, quite nice.
End of the war in Europe, in a military newspaper...
Item #701787
May 08, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Nice-Marseille Edition, May 8, 1945 Wonderful to have the announcement of the end of the war in Europe in this military newspaper.
The banner headline announces: "Unconditional Surrender Is Announced by Germany" with a photo, showing Hitler, headed: "Kaput". More related content.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.... See More
Confederate newspaper with a wealth of war reporting...
Item #705081
November 09, 1864
THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 9, 1864 A rather rare title and great that it includes the word “Southern”.
The front page is mostly taken up with ads & military notices but the first 2 columns have war news: "Latest From the United States" "Mosby's Operations--The Capture of Gen. Duffie" "The Yankee National Defense&q... 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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From the 1600's... World's oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649260
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1600's (2nd rate) An opportunity to purchase a lot of 5 issues of the oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665 and is still publishing today. All are from the late 1600's, priced due to minor imperfections causing them to be 2nd rate. A great opportunity to obtain authentic 17th century newspapers at a fraction of their t... See More
18th century Scotland...
Item #649233
(5) THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, late 1750's A very early lot of five newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular per-issue price. Nice condition. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. Actual dates vary in the later 1750's.... See More
From the Confederacy...
Item #701901
July 16, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, July 16, 1862 This was one of only a few newspapers that printed: "Confederate States of America" in the dateline.
The front page includes: "Later From the West--The Capture of General Curtis & 8000 Men--The Officers Detained & the Men Paroled" "Death of General David E. Twiggs" "General Pettagrew" &qu... See More
The National Rifle Association is formally created... Mormon trials...
Item #689678
November 22, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 22, 1871 The back page has a brief & inconspicuous report which is very significant to the founding of the NRA, the National Rifle Association.
As the internet tells us, the NRA was founded in 1871 by Capt. Wingate and Col. Church, both mentioned in this report. Papers for incorporation were sent 5 days previous on Nov. 17, and this report notes: "The Rifle Ass... See More
Washington and Napoleon Buonaparte...
Item #704062
April 05, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 5, 1797 At the bottom of the front page is an Act of Congress which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
This was one of just a few newspapers which used the script type for documents signed by politicians, making such issues very displayable.
Amongst the various items on page 2 are: "Mr. Monroe's Speech" and two documen... See More
A rare Philadelphia title from 1796...
Item #705078
November 18, 1796
GALES'S INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1796 A quite rare title which lasted just one year from Sept. 16, 1796 till Sept. 12, 1797. Actually the continuation of the "Independent Gazetteer", which was later sold to "The Universal Gazette". Just 7 American institutions have scattered issues of this title.
Page 3 has a chart of election results for Preside... See More
Huge print of Saratoga Springs... Inter-Collegiate Regatta...
Item #713396
July 25, 1874
SUPPLEMENT TO HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 25, 1874 This huge sheet measures 21 3/4 by 31 inches from edge to edge, and includes a wonderfully detailed, bird's-eye-view of: "Saratoga Springs and Vicinity--Scene Of The Inter-Collegiate Regatta." This is very displayable item, printed on the front side only, and is in very nice, clean condition. There is various... See More
A rare anti-slavery title...
Item #698939
July 05, 1851
THE COMMONWEALTH & EMANCIPATOR, Boston, July 5, 1851 A very scarce title that existed for just 28 issues thru July 12, 1851. This is the next-to-last issue published.
This was one of several anti-slavery newspapers that existed in that era, but it is among only five we have seen.
Four pages, large folio size, some foxing, a few archival mends at the margins, good condition. Folder size... See More
Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox...
Item #704977
April 26, 1865
THE GUARDIAN, London, April 26, 1865 An inside page has more than a full column taken up with detail headed: "The Surrender Of General Lee".
The report begins: "On the 9th of this month of April, General Lee surrendered to General Grant the remnant of the Army of Virginia..." with so much more.
This report has an interesting persecutive, as England was supportive of the... See More
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