Catalog 353 - released for April, 2025...
Catalog 353 (for April): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: Paine’s “American Crisis”... Nathan Hale is hanged, an issue with Ben Franklin’s imprint, Washington’s Farewell Address to the Army, the Battle of Trenton... Washington crosses the Delaware, a rare Oxford Gazette from 1665, news from the explorers Lewis & Clark, 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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Item #637510
(8) EARLY YEARS OF HARPER'S WEEKLY: Lot of 8 issues of this famous title from 1857-1859, all different dates from its first three years. Nice condition & with some illustrations. A nice wholesale lot at a good price.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets are wanted.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Camp Floyd, Utah Territory... More problems withi the Mormons...
Item #710604
September 15, 1859
NEW YORK TIIMES, Sept. 15, 1859 The back page has nearly a full column report relating to the Mormons, datelined: "Camp Floyd, U.T." and headed: "Interesting From Utah" "More Gross and OUtrageous Murders--Alarming Condition of the Territory".
The report notes in part: "...had arrived McNeil was shot down in the street. This was Brigham's final answer..... See More
Describing construction of the First National Bank...
Item #704919
August 26, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, August 26, 1795 Page 3 has a very notable report, headed: "Description of the Bank of the United States, Now Erecting in Third St., from a Design by Mr. S. Blodget". It would be finished in 1797.
This building, The First National Bank, still stands and is a National Historic Landmark.
Four pages, small wear hole at a ... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #714285
April 01, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 1, 1862 The entire front page is taken up with ads, and page 2 has an editorial beginning: "On Friday the 28th of March Mr. Davis made the first practical suggestion of a general measure for the support of the war which Congress has received from him..." which concerns a request for a draft of soldiers (see). Also on page 2 are: "Moveme... See More
Kennedy's assassination, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #675813
November 22, 1963
THE EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1963 The banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT IS KILLED BY SNIPER IN TEXAS" with two large photos, one: "President Kennedy lies slumped in the back seat of a limousine...".
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
This is the first section with pages 1-22, however lacking are 5 leaves. S... See More
Civil War illustrations - 2nd-rate at a reduced price...
Item #637512
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY Civil War lot of five issues which we consider "2nd rate". Not what we sell as damaged, but not good enough to be listed as "good" with minor problems and small disfigurements (possible foxing, staining, close-trimming, separation at the spine, non-archival tape mends, etc.), yet more than half off the regular price. Over 25 Civil War era prints - great ... See More
A Long Island whaling town...
Item #649288
(5) THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor (Long Island), New York, 1870s A nice lot of five issues from this once-famous whaling town on Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons. One from each year, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, generally nice condition. We sell individually for $35+ each. You get 5 for less than half price... See More
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A great lot from the Old West, at a reduced price...
Item #649271
(10) A lot of ten "OLD WEST" newspapers from California, dating in the 1870's through 1890's, and priced at a bargain due to edge tears, mends, wear, etc. which makes them somewhat 2nd-rate. The set will contain at least 5 different titles, and no two issues will have the same date. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a significantly red... See More
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Jesse Owens the greatest athlete at the Olympic games...
Item #705118
August 06, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, Aug. 6, 1936 The front page of the sports section has a headline that says it all: "Jesse Owens Greatest Athlete the Olympic Games Have Produced". Other Olympic reports as well, including a banner headline: "Lovelock Beats Cunningham In Olympic 1500 Meter Race".
Other sports events including a large photo of Johnny Mize swinging a bat, ... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #697472
September 05, 1899
THE INSULAR DAILY PRESS, Manila, Luzon Island, (Philippines), Sept. 5, 1899 A rare title published during the Philippine-American War, or the Philippine War for Independence. This is the first of this title we have encountered.
Reports include: "EXTRA EDITION - Sampson Seeks Prize Money" "Transport Morgan City Wrecked on Coast of Japan" "The Wreck of a Transport&quo... See More
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #649295
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dallas, Texas, November 25, 1963 Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.
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Nice on John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item #704970
December 07, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 7, 1859 Page 3 has over 3 columns of text headed: "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION" with subheads: "The Fugitives--Cook and Virginia In Kansas" "Further Testimony--Letter from C.P. Tidd" "John Brown and G. W. Brown" "Direct From Harper's Ferry" "Disunion Sentiment" "Old Brown's Body" and more.
Eig... See More
First American railroad publication...
Item #701985
December 19, 1835
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Dec. 19, 1835 This is an early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading.
The best feature of this newspaper may be the great and very early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead, showing an engine with three cars. Note the crudeness of the train, but keep in mind this is from the very beginning years of the railroad industry.
V... See More
Yankees in a gloomy despondency ?
Item #694214
February 09, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 9, 1864 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page items are: "Latest From General Lee's Lines--the Fight at the Fords of The Rapid Ann" "The War News--The Enemy at Talleysville" "West Tennessee" "The Invalid Corps" "The Enemy In Florida", a letter from "In Camp,... See More
Burgoyne on conquering New England by descending from the north...
Item #685999
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1778 Over four pages are taken up with: "As it has been a Doubt by whom the Expedition by the Lakes was plann'd, the following Thoughts for Conducting the War from the Side of Canada will serve in a great Measure to explain that Mystery", which is signed in type: J. Burgoyne. Some great reading on Burgoyne's plan to conquer the n... See More
Homer print, Pawnee prints, New Brunswick prints...
Item #689899
December 04, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 4, 1858 The front page has the print of: "William E. Burton, Esq., Comedian", which is by Winslow Homer.
Other prints within include: "Falls on the St. John, New Brunswick" "Lumbering in New Brunswick - Lumberman's Camp" "St. Boniface Cathedral, Red River, British America" "Ojibway Encampment At Rain... See More
No fear of General McClellan...
Item #684470
April 15, 1862
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, April 15, 1862 Not only a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy.
Page 2 has a lengthy editorial which has near the beginning: "It is feared that those worthy persons who have packed up their spoons & prepared their souls for the storm, sack and conflagration of Richmond, as foretold by McClellan...will have to pr... See More
Death of John Hancock...
Item #703236
November 16, 1793
THE ORACLE, London, England, Nov. 16, 1793 The top of page 3 is headed: "American States" with a report from Boston noting: "On Tuesday morning, about eight o'clock, departed this life his Excellency John Hancock, Governor and Commander in Chief of this Commonwealth, aged 57. The same day the Sheriff of this county publicly declared his Honor Samuel Adams Esq. Lieutenant G... See More
Lord Cornwallis... Benedict Arnold...
Item #673258
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1781 The issue begins with a continuation on the "Debate on the Motion of Thanks to Earl Cornwallis", mentioning: "...the victories he had gained, like those of Phila. & Ticonderoga, served only to multiply distresses..." with much more.Under the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a lengthy & detailed accoun... See More
Civil War reports in a newspaper from the Confederate capital...
Item #694213
February 27, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 27, 1864 A nice newspaper not only from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate states. Among the front page items are: "The War News" "The Enemy In Florida" "Mobile" "The Courts" "City Intelligence" "Departure of a Flag of Truce" "From the Army of the Tennessee" &qu... See More
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #704964
March 19, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 19, 1791 On the back page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is: "An Act Providing Compensations for the Officers of the Judicial Courts of the United States, and for Jurors and Witnesses, and for Other Purposes", signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson.
The back page also has an ad for: "Ma... See More
19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... See More
Act of Congress signed by Washington...
Item #704055
July 14, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 14, 1790 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT for Regulating the Military Establishment of the United States" signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
Page 3 has a report headed: "The Ship New Constitution" which includes: "Well built, and g... See More
Message from John Jay... William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #713449
March 13, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 13, 1798 The top of page 3 has a message from the governor of New York to the state Senate concerning "disorderly persons" in Livingston, signed in type: John Jay, who previously was the first Chief Justice of the United States.
This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper. Cobbett was a p... See More
Very early woman's suffrage newspaper...
Item #610666
WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Chicago & St. Louis, 1879 As noted at the top of the front page: "...devoted to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal and political Equality and especially to her right of Suffrage." Editors listed include Julia Ward Howe, Lucy Stone, & Mary A. Livermore. Each issue contains numerous articles related to woman's suffra... 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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First newspaper from Prattsburgh we have offered...
Item #697473
January 01, 1884
THE PRATTSBURGH BREEZE, New York, Jan. 1, 1884 The masthead notes that this is the volume 1, number 1 issue, however references online note that the "Breeze" existed from 1881 - 1887. This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
In any case, this is the first newspaper we have offered from this upstate city.
Four pages, minor marg... See More
Jefferson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #702814
November 19, 1804
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 19, 1804 Page 2 contains the state-of-the-union address of the President headed: "Message", signed in type at its conclusion: Tho. Jefferson.
A portion of his address deals with the new Louisiana Territory just purchased from France the previous year. One paragraph begins: "With the Indian tribes established within our newly acquired limits, I have deemed... See More
Voodoo worship among the African Americans...
Item #699961
September 28, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 28, 1875 The back page has nearly an entire column taken up with considerable detail on: "VOUDOUISM IN VIRGINIA" "Phases Of Life Among The Negroes" "Relics of Superstitions--Novel Modes of Curing Diseases--Increases of Infanticide--Poisoning By Tricking--Cases of Killing and Curing".
Twelve pages, an older archival mend to the fron... See More
Early woman's suffrage newspaper...
Item #700247
October 11, 1879
THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Oct. 11, 1879 Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "Letter From Louisiana M. Alcott" signed by her in type: L. M. Alcott; "Why Farmers' Wives Become Insane" "How Women Do Vote" "Re... See More
Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #704905
March 30, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 30, 1798 The masthead features an engraving of a porcupine. The entire front page is taken up with ads, as is page 4 which includes one headed: "Top Be Sold, The Time of a Mulatto Girl" with particulars.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
The historic Clawson polygamy case...
Item #693118
October 20, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 20, 1884 Page 2 has: "The Clawson Polygamy Case" being a report from Salt Lake, Utah, on the rather case of Rudger Clawson with some detailed coverage of the trial.
Clawson was the first practicing polygamist to be convicted and serve a sentence after the passage of the Edmunds Act, a federal statute signed into law in 1882 declaring polyg... See More
On the treaties that would end the Revolutionary War...
Item #700920
October 09, 1783
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Oct. 9, 1783 Pages 2 and 3 are almost entirely taken up with two key parts of the Definitive Treaty that ended the Revolutionary War.
The treaty involved four parties: the United States, Great Britain, France, and Spain, and treaties were required among all parties. Found here are the treaties between Great Britain and France, and between Gre... See More
With a great color centerfold on Canada...
Item #700135
March 15, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 15, 1862 Among the prints within are a half page pint; "View of Point Levi, From the Battlements of Quebec"; a full page: "The Falls of Montmorency Near Quebec".
Included is a doublepage color print: "British Troops On The March - Canada" which is in very nice condition (archival mend on the blank reverse.
&nbs... See More
Great display issue on the beginning of World War II...
Item #700395
September 01, 1939
DAILY NEWS, New York, September 1, 1939 A wonderful and very displayable front page which is entirely taken up with: "EXTRA - WAR STARTS WARSAW BOMBED".
The top of page 2 has a banner headline: "HITLER LAUNCHES WAR; PUTS BLAME ON POLAND" with more.
Note: present are the outer leaves only, pages 1, 2, 55 & 56. All others are lacking. But given this item is mea... See More
White House Easter egg roll...
Item #714497
April 23, 1887
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 23, 1887 This issue contains a slightly larger than a full page illustration entitled "Washington, D. C. -- An Unique Festival -- Egg-Rolling in the White House Grounds on Easter Monday" and has an accompanying article.
Also in the issue is: "Destructive Prairie Fires in Kansas -- Endangered Settlers Taking Refuge in the Plowed Fields... See More
Handsome newspaper... On Washington, Franklin, and Hamilton...
Item #689121
November 14, 1793
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 14, 1793 As the photo shows, this is one of the more handsome & displayable mastheads of the 18th century.
Page 2 has a letter: "...from Dr. Franklin to Dr. Mather, dated Paris, May 12th, 1784" which concerns the friendship between France and America. Then a report from Phil. noting: "...the Presiden... See More
"Confederate State of America" printed in the masthead...
Item #700495
March 31, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, March 31, 1863 This is one of the very few Confederate titles which printed "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline.
Among the war-related reports: "From McMinnville, Texas - Another Daring Exploit of Morgan's Men" "Affairs in the Southwest' "Stirring News From the Coast" and various military:... See More
Washington on the Treaty of San Lorenzo...
Item #714680
April 06, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 6, 1796
* President George Washington
* Pinckney's Treaty of San Lorenzo
Page 2 has a letter to the House concerning ratification of the Treaty of San Lorenzo, signed: Geo. Washington. Then "An Act" of Congress providing relief to soldiers injured or disabled in the military, also signed: Go. Washington.
Included a... See More
A promotional newspaper for the Cole Circus...
Item #701789
January 01, 1941
THE CIRCUS HERALD, (1941) This was a newspaper by and for the promotion of the "JAMES M. COLE CIRCUS" with generic reports on the circus ads, etc., and promoting the dates of their up-coming shows, this one at the "Gloversville Airport, Route 148...Monday, June 2" which is in New York.
The newspaper does not have a city or date, but by calculation we were able to determi... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #704904
March 17, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 17, 1862 The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of Richard III at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth. See the photo below for the complete ad which notes: "...First appearance in New York of the young Ame... See More
Orrin Porter Rockwell, the Mormon bodyguard...
Item #685085
March 25, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1843
* Porter Rockwell - Utah Territory lawman
* Bodyguard and friend of Joseph Smith arrest
* Mormons - Mormonism - Latter Day Saints
* Attempted murder of Governor Lilburn Boggs
The back page has a small report: "Mormons" noting: "Orrin Porter Rockwell, the Mormon, who has been accused of being the person who attemp... See More
George Washington likened to a king... Indian attacks...
Item #704966
May 05, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 5, 1790 The front page has an interesting report with a Dutch dateline but referencing a letter from New York, which notes: "...date as 8th Jan. last, we are informed that on that very day, the Congress of the United States...met for the 2d time since the adoption of the New Constitution, which even North Carolina had lately acceded. On the so... See More
Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #700893
October 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, October, 1879 A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot B... See More
Early 1900's Harper's Weekly (illustrated)... 2nd-rate and damaged...
Item #694721
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, pl... See More
Death of Susan B. Anthony...
Item #704907
March 13, 1906
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, March 12 and 13, 1906 This is a pair of issues on the death of Susan B. Anthony. The March 12 issue has at the top of a front page column: "LIFE OF MISS ANTHONY IS ENDING" "She Probably Will Not Lat Out the Day".
And the issue of March 13 has near the bottom of page 6: "MISS ANTHONY DIED LAST NIGHT" with the details.
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Yankees defeat the Cubs in the first game of the World Series...
Item #704916
October 05, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 5, 1938 The front page has a great banner headline: "YANKEES DEFEAT CUBS" with subheads,, large box scores, inning-by-inning coverage, and even more. Great for display and unusual for such a nice headline on the front page. And of course great to have in a New York City. newspaper. More coverage in the sport's section as well.
Complete in 46 pa... See More
In the "...interests of the pioneers of California..."
Item #704967
July 12, 1879
THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, July 12, 1879 The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests Of The Pioneers of California And the Resources of the Golden State."
The masthead is one of the more graphic we have seen, featuring three vignettes: one of settlers traveling, one of a bear, and another of a detailed mining scene.
This title is not recorded in Gregory's "Unio... See More
Four issues from our nation's capital...
Item #637509
(4) A lot of 4 issues from Washington, D.C., all dated from the 1820's through 1850's - from four different titles. They contain a wealth of both political and non-political news from the early period of our federal capital. All are complete and in good condition. Some foxing & minimal wear, generally in nice condition. The issues shown are representative of... See More
Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #649294
(5) An interesting lot of five British newspapers, containing at least three different titles. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. In average or better condition. Some may have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping. The photos are representative of the look and condition of what you will receive.
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