Catalog 359 - released for October, 2025...

Catalog 359 (for October): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: a great broadside on the surrender of Robert E. Lee, an early report on the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, Washington’s Circular Letter on his resignation, The Gettysburg Address, the capture of Ethan Allen, "Neil Steps On The Moon", from Neil Armstrong’s hometown, and more.

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Catalog 359 - released for October, 2025...

<a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"><b>Catalog 359</b>&nbsp;(for October)</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&amp;page=&amp;q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catprev&amp;q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&amp;q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catprev&amp;q%5Bprice_range_start%5D=250&amp;q%5Bprice_range_end%5D=100000&amp;list_results_format=standard&amp;sort=items.price&amp;sort_direction=DESC&amp;per_page=100"><strong>noteworthy issues</strong></a>:<strong>&nbsp;a great broadside on the surrender of Robert E. Lee, an early report on the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, Washington&rsquo;s Circular Letter on his resignation, The Gettysburg Address, the capture of Ethan Allen, &quot;Neil Steps On The Moon&quot;, from Neil Armstrong&rsquo;s hometown</strong>, and more.<br /> <br /> <strong> The following links are designed to help you explore all available items from this latest edition of our catalog:</strong><br /> <br /> <ul> <li> <strong><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=abridgedcatnew">October&#39;s Catalog (<u>EXCLUDING</u> wholesale lots &amp; ongoing titles from specific years)</a></strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li> <div data-justified-separately="true" style="text-align: left"> <strong><b style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><b style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog">October&#39;s Catalog (</a></b></b></strong><b style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><b style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog">INCLUDING</a></b></b><strong><b style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><b style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"> wholesale lots &amp; 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703605

George Washington and Sam Adams...

Item #703605

March 14, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1795  The middle of the front page is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington, one of which is authorizing the creation of a lighthouse at the entrance of Georgetown harbor, South Carolina.

Also on the front page is an Act of the Mass. legislature: "An Act for Introducing the Dollar & Its Part... See More  

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697574

The American, or Prohibition Party with their platform...

Item #697574

September 03, 1884

THE AMERICAN, Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 1884  This was the newspaper of the American political party. Their platform is found on page 4 and includes in part: "That ours is a Christian and not a heathen nation, and that the God of the Christian scriptures is the author of civil government...That God requires and man needs a sabbath...We demand the prohibition of the importation, manufact... See More  

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704058

Two Acts of Congress signed by President Washington...

Item #704058

May 06, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 6, 1795  The entire column 2 of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One is for "...authorizing the exportation of arms, cannon and military stores in certain cases."

Four pages, light damp staining and a bit of foxing, otherwise good.

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637510
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.

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705610

Terrific Civil War era map of New Orleans...

Item #705610

April 26, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, April 26, 1862  Most of the front page is taken up with a huge & terrific Civil War map headed: "IMPORTANT FROM NEW ORLEANS. Terrific Bombardment of Fort Jackson on the Mississippi---The Rebel Defenses at New Orleans". Related reports are on page 3.

Page 4 has another map: "The Engagement At Needham's Cut Off" with related text.

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718299

Thomas Nast criticized... Yellowstone National Park creation takes step forward...

Item #718299

January 18, 1872

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 18, 1872  The front page has stacked column heads including: "The Yellowstone Region as a National Park". 

The corresponding article is headed: "A National Play-Ground" which includes: "The bill introduced... by Mr. Claggett, of Montana, to reserve the Yellowstone region for a grand pleasure ground for the people...has been ref... See More  

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705580

The science behind a curve-ball in baseball...

Item #705580

September 15, 1883

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Sept. 15, 1883  The title is a bit of a misnomer as this was actually a separate, stand-alone publication, not a supplement to the regular title.

Inside has a fascinating article headed: "Base Ball Science" which begins: "We are in receipt of several communications relative to the question o whether a projectile can be thrown so as to ... See More  

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717199

North Korea's 1st test of a nuclear weapon... was successful...

Item #717199

February 01, 2006

STANDARD-SPEAKER, Hazleton, PA, Oct. 9, 2006



* North Korea performs first nuclear weapon test

* Attempt was successful

* Historic!




The front page has a near-banner heading: "N. KOREA TESTS A-BOMB ", with subhead: "Seismic tests seem to verify blast; Washington, allies scramble to confirm it", which is followed by considerable coverage and a photo. An inside page has add... See More  

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669232

Nice George Washington issue...

Item #669232

July 30, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1794  The first column of the front page includes two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this a nice issue for display. This title was one of only very few which printed Presidential documents with a script-type signature.

Four pages loss to a lower corner affects no text, a few ink spots, generally good.... See More  

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700138

The Civil War in America: the historic Monitor vs. the Merrimack...

Item #700138

April 05, 1862

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 5, 1862  The front page has a print: "The Civil War Inn America - Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads: The Confederate...Steamer Merrimack (or Virginia) Running Into the Federal Sloop Cumberland". This battle was part of the famous Monitor vs. Merrimack naval battle, a turning point in naval warfare because of the use of ironclad ships. The ... See More  

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705577

A rare title which rarely comes into the hands of collectors...

Item #705577

October 30, 1733

THE HYP-DOCTOR, London, Oct. 30, 1733  The title is an archaic phrase for a "hodgepodge of nonsense". This curious paper published from 1730-1741, a pro-Walpole (first Prime Minister of Great Britain) newspaper created to oppose another British title "The Craftsman".

Rather than presenting news items the newspaper is more editorial in format focused on a single theme. A s... See More  

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637512

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  

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649288

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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705605

On Washington retiring from public life...

Item #705605

September 26, 1796

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1796  Page 3 has a nice report: "The Resignation of The President of the United States" which notes in part: "...is at length announced to us in form [was published in a Phila. newspaper on Sept. 17]...there is nothing we can say that will fully express the estimation in which his illustrious & important services a... See More  

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649295

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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705597

Two 1798 Thanksgiving sermons...

Item #705597

December 26, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 26, 1798   Over a column on the front page is taken up with: "Extracts From a Thanksgiving Sermon, Delivered in the Vicinity of Boston" which is under the heading: "Clerical Patriotism", followed by: "Extracts from the Rev. Dr. Eckley's Discourse on Thanksgiving Day" which carries over to page 2. 

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718420

Much praise for George Washington...

Item #718420

September 22, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston Sept. 22, 1798  



* Accolades for President George Washington

* Alien & Sedition laws rebuffed




Page 3 has under "Pennsylvania": "A meeting of the deluded citizens of Kentucky, at Lexington...to the number...of 5 or 6000, agreed to revolutions against the Alien and Sedition laws...They request their representatives to lay the resolutions befo... See More  

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649271

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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705566

Oglethorpe in Savannah... Converting Jews... Health in Boston...

Item #705566
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1736  An interesting article has: "A Remarkable Censure on the Present Translation of the Old Testament by Hugh Broughton, a Man so well Skill'd in the Hebrew that he Converted many Jews", with more.

Much content on the American colonies including: "The Deplorable State of our Sugar Colonies". Under the "Historical Chro... See More  

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703253

Bicycle tournament...

Item #703253

September 12, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1885  The full front is a print: "On Board the Puritan-Getting Aft the Main Sheet."

Among the prints inside are a full page with many smaller prints pertaining to: "Sketches from the Burlesque Opera "The Mikado."; a half page: "The Bicycle Tournament at Hartford-The Mile Race for Amateurs."; a half page: "Th... See More  

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175990

Views of Princeton College...

Item #175990

January 26, 1895

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 26, 1895  Full front page illus. of "The Launch of the New Lake Steamer 'North Land,' at Cleveland, Ohio, January 5, 1895." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Franxois Felix Faure." Full pg. illus. of "The Street-Car Strike in Brooklyn."

Full pg. containing three illus. of "The War in the East - Shanghai and Its ... See More  

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700815

How to deal with those loyal to America, and those loyal to England at the war's end...

Item #700815

September 25, 1783

THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Sept. 25, 1783  The front page has a wonderful document headed: "America" with a Baltimore, Maryland dateline concerning those citizens supportive of America or England at the conclusion of the war.

A few bits note: "...Resolved unanimously, that...if those who have abandoned the cause of America & joined that of our enemies are permitted ... See More  

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711120

Hard to find... 18th century Baltimore... This title existed for just one year...

Item #711120

October 22, 1794

THE BALTIMORE DAILY INTELLIGENCER, Maryland, Oct. 22, 1794  One of the less common American titles from the 18th century as it existed for just one year, from October. 28, 1793 thru October. 29, 1794. 

Replete with ads, shipping notices, and news items. Nice to have from 18th century Baltimore.

Four pages, discrete archival mends at the spine & some folds, minor wear, good conditio... See More  

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705593

Confederate title from Richmond...

Item #705593

February 10, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 10, 1863  The front page includes: "From Fredericksburg" which begins: "The path to Heaven is not more straight & narrow than that of a correspondent from the seat of war...The indications of activity in the Yankee army still continue..." and much more.

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705581

Baseball... the technique of pitching...

Item #705581

May 11, 1895

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1895  The front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers captioned: "All Broke Up - the Only Cure For A Financial Spree."

Inside has a full page with 7 scenes of: "Sandy Hook Lightship--The Only Electric Lightship in the World"; a page on "Fort Snelling, Old and News" including 5 prints/photos of the Minnesota military s... See More  

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705645

Dramatic issue on the assassination of JFK...

Item #705645

November 23, 1963

THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 23, 1963  One of the more dramatic issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy with a wide, black mourning border around the entire front page.

The banner headlines: PRESIDENT SLAIN" "Johnson Takes Office" with 3 related photos. Much more inside.

Presumed complete in 2 sections and 22 pages, minor wear at the central f... See More  

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705596

From the earliest months of its existence... Negro for sale...

Item #705596

March 23, 1797

PORCUPINES GAZETTE & UNITED STATES DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 23, 1797  All previous issues we have offered of this uncommon title were from 1798-9 with the porcupine in the masthead, but this issue is from the earliest months of its existence with a much different masthead.

Various news reports of the day, heavy with advertisements including one headed: "The Time Of A Ne... See More  

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694718

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.

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719062

On a California lynching by the Committee of Vigilance, wth a print...

Item #719062

November 15, 1851

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 15, 1851  Pages 3 and 4 contain an article on a famous case involving the San Francisco Committee of Vigilance, headed: "Californian Lynchings". Included as well is a print captioned: "Lynching In San Francisco".

In 1851, San Francisco was a city in chaos, its population swelling due to the Gold Rush and its streets rife with crime a... See More  

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649275

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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610666

Very early woman's suffrage newspaper...

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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  

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718277

With a rare, hand-tinted print of a 'View on the Schuylkill"...

Item #718277

September 01, 1820

THE ANALECTIC MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1820  This was a very famous literary-themed magazine, but this issue features at the back of the issue a a quite rare, hand-tinted full  page engraving titled: "View on the Schuylkill". More typically such hand-tinted prints were removed from the issues long ago. And this engraving is in nice condition.

Complete in 88 pages, fu... See More  

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717202

Iran Hostage Crisis - U.S. rescue attempt fails...

Item #717202

April 26, 1980

DAILY NEWS (Final Edition), New York, April 26, 1980



* Iran Hostage Crisis

* U.S. rescue attempt fails

* President Carter vows to not give up




The front page has the dramatic 3-line banner heading: "CARTER VOWS TO PURSUE HOSTAGES' RELEASE BY 'EVERY AVENUE' AFTER U.S. RESCUE FAILURE; KHMEINI WARNS AGAINST NEW ARMED MOVES", with subheadings: "Ayatollah Cites Danger... See More  

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720365

1974 David Bowie & The Allman Brothers concert advertisements...

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June 27, 1974

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 27, 1974



* David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician

* Diamond Dogs Tour - rock-opera style show format

* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement


* The Allman Brothers Band - Dickey Betts

* American rock band concert advertisement

* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York




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701054

Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... On California joining the Union...

Item #701054

September 11, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 11, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

The front page has considerable reporting headed: "Execution of Prof. Webster!" Webster was an American professor of chemistry and geology at Harvard Medical College. He was convicted of murder in the Parkman–Webster murder case and h... See More  

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699221

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

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September 06, 1759

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 4, 1758; Oct. 2, 1759; Feb. 26, 1760; March 15, 1763; and Feb. 23, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good cond... See More  

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698875

Whig-supporting, then a campaign newspaper...

Item #698875

September 26, 1838

THE NETTLE, Boston, Sept. 26, 1838  This was a general Whig-supporting newspaper in its first 2 years that evolved into a campaign paper supporting William H. Harrison for President. It would cease publication in 1844. This is the volume 1, number 4 issue. For some reason most institutions holding this title have just those from 1840+.

Four pages, nice condition.

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694461

What the Louisiana Purchase will mean to the United States...

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February 03, 1803

COURIER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, Concord, Feb. 3, 1803  Most of the front page is taken up with an article headed: "President's Message" beginning: "The subject of Louisiana continues every day to become more and more interesting to all classes of American citizens...". It continues with much talk of the advantages of this territory the United States will soon be acquiring fr... See More  

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705594

Newspaper from the Confederate capital...

Item #705594

September 05, 1861

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 5, 1861   Over a full column on the front page is taken up with: "The Election For President and Vice President - List of Commissioners" being a very lengthy list of the men assigned to administer the election in the various locations. Also on the front page: "What Texas Has Done the Past Year" "The Atlantic Sea-Coast".

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718417

Dramatic Hawaii statehood newspaper, from Honolulu...

Item #718417

March 12, 1959

THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, March 12, 1959 



* Hawaii statehood

* Joins the Union

* Great title to have in




See the photo for this very dramatic & displayable front page. Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Congress Says YES ! " in huge letters dropped out of a large red box, above which is printed: "Statehood Extra". The banner headline beneath... See More  

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649257

Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair...

Item #649257
(5) DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, early 1880's  A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day.  Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue.  Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.

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705638

Lincoln's letter to General Fremont...

Item #705638

March 19, 1862

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 19, 1862  Among the articles are: "Official War Orders" by the President, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln, plus his: "General War Order No. 2" and "...No. 3", each also signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.

Also of interest is Lincoln's letter to General Fremont concerning the latter's controversial Proclamation, and note the... See More  

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705634

Two advertisements for the sale of Uncle Tom's Cabin...

Item #705634

May 20, 1852

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 20, 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  

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705598

Battle of Seven Pines, in a Confederate newspaper...

Item #705598

June 13, 1862

THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, June 13, 1862  From this stronghold of the Confederacy. War-related reports include: "The Naval Battle Off Memphis" "The News of the War--Full Yankee Accounts of the Battle of the Seven Pines" which takes over 2 columns; "From Chattanooga" "All Quite Along the Lines".

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705646

President Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...

Item #705646

November 22, 1963

THE HIGH POINT ENTER PRISE, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 1963  The bold banner headline announces: "PRES. KENNEDY KILLED BY ASSASSIN" with a subhead: "Lives One Hour after Cut Down By Sniper". There are 2 related photos,

The complete section 1 (of 2) with 16 pages, nice condition.

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710749

The President requests permission to declare war... The first issue published...

Item #710749

June 27, 1812

THE WAR, New York, June 27, 1812  This is a very interesting newspaper as it existed for one purpose: to report the news from the War of 1812. It began publication shortly after the war began, & ceased to publish once the war was over.

Of significance is that this is the first issue published: volume 1, number 1.

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705635

Very first of the advice column newspapers...

Item #705635

March 12, 1692

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, March 12, 1692  This was the very first of the "agony aunt" newspapers, a newspaper providing personal advice to its readers.

In creating this format of responding to questions from readers, the publisher, John Dunton, did so as a result of feeling guilty for cheating on his wife. He thought that people like himself might appreciate confiding in a stra... See More  

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705616

John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...

Item #705616

March 20, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 20, 1862  Page 2 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 for the complete ad which notes the: "...Engagement of the young Tragedian, J. WILKES BOOTH, wh... See More  

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702203

Good content on the Lincoln-Fremont emancipation controversy...

Item #702203

September 19, 1861

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 19, 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: "News of the Week" "The Rebellion in Missouri--Rebels in Possession of St. Joseph..." "President Lincoln & Gen. Fremont" "Gen. Fremont's Proclamation--An E
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700040

Differences between the United States and Confederate Constitutions... New flag of the Confederacy...

Item #700040

April 13, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 13, 1861  Page 2 has reports headed: "America" with the latest on the Civil War. Of note is text noting: "...the main points of difference between the United States Constitution and the new Southern Constitution...1. That African slavery in the Territories shall be recognized and protected by Congress...2. That the right to slaveholde... See More  

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