Catalog 355 - released for June, 2025...
Catalog 355 (for June): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: The Northwest Ordinance, a Paul Revere engraving (Royal American Magazine), Washington’s Farewell Address, Lincoln’s assassination (in his hometown newspaper), the first newspaper printed in North Dakota, Thomas Paine’s “American Crisis” essay, 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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<a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"><b>Catalog 355</b> (for June)</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 Northwest Ordinance, a Paul Revere engraving (Royal American Magazine), Washington’s Farewell Address, Lincoln’s assassination (in his hometown newspaper), the first newspaper printed in North Dakota, Thomas Paine’s “American Crisis” essay</strong>, and more.<br />
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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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William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #715072
November 25, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Nov. 25, 1797 This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffersonian-Republican sentiment. The first issue ap... 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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The Jallianwala Bagh massacre... India...
Item #714990
April 19, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1919 Page 3 has: "INDIA AND EGYPT STILL TURBULENT- Troops in Great Eastern Empire Fire on Mobs - 200 Casualties at Amritsar", with a few addition paragraphs of text which tell of the atrocities related to the Jallianwala massacre.
WWI-themed reports along with period advertising is found throughout.
Twenty-Two pages, light toning... See More
Rare campaign newspaper by the short-lived Greenback Party...
Item #697552
August 11, 1880
THE WISCONSIN GREENBACK, Milwaukee and Sparta, Aug. 11, 1880 Actually a campaign newspaper for the Greenback Party. This was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology that was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran candidates in three presidential elections, in 1876, 1880 and 1884, before it faded away.
Page 2 has the: "Platform and Preamble" of the Gree... See More
First issue of what was meant to be a temporary magazine...
Item #697548
July 13, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 1, 1876 This is the first issue published: the volume 1, number 1 issue. It was a totally separate, stand-alone publication from the more well-known Scientific American. Having begun to report on the Centennial Exposition in 1876, its success caused it to continue as a weekly publication into the 20th century.
This title is much like ... See More
Nice letter concerning Lewis & Clark...
Item #705197
December 04, 1806
THE TIMES, London, England, Dec. 4, 1806 Page 3 has a letter to the editor noting: "Having just read a paragraph in your paper of this day, purporting to be an extract of a letter from Captain Lewis, commander of an exploring party...dated from St. Louis... near the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi...stating that Captain Lewis and his party... traversed the... See More
Providing money to finish the first three frigates...
Item #694523
February 18, 1797
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1797
This title was printed by Benjamin Franklin Bache, Ben's grandson.
Page 3 has a brief report from the: "Federal Legislature" noting: "...A bill was reported appropriating money for finishing the frigates United States, Constitution and Constellation. Also a bill to repeal so much of a former act as relates to the off... See More
A red, white and blue newspaper for Independence Day...
Item #697550
July 04, 1895
THE FREMONT DEMOCRAT, Hamburg, Iowa, July 4, 1895 This issue is a curiosity. To celebrate Independence Day this newspaper printed page 1 in red ink, pages 2 & 3 in blue ink, pages 4 & 5 in red ink, pages 6 & 7 in blue ink, and page 8 in red ink.
Eight pages, various chipping at margins, some older tape mends, loose at the spine. This issue is quite fragile & must be handled ... See More
Battle of Missionary Ridge...
Item #694161
December 01, 1863
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Dec. 1, 1863 This issue has some nice reporting on the Battle of Missionary Ridge. War-related reports include: "The Retreat of Bragg" "General D. H Hill" "The Landing & entrenching of the Enemy's Forces on the Main" "Cotton Through the Blockade" "Our Defeat in The West" "Pastoral Letter of... 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
Botany Bay... George Washington...
Item #675457
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1791 Included is an interesting article headed: "Botany Bay" being a letter from Mr. White, surgeon-general at Botany Bay datelined Sydney Cove, Port Jackson, New South Wales, April 17, 1790. This articles takes a bit over a full page.This is followed by an article headed: "America" which includes a portion of President Geo... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #689962
July 08, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 8, 1864 This issue has: "The War News--Petersburg--From General Johnston" "An Exodus" "A Clumsy Canard" "From North Georgia" "Yankee Thieving--Captures from the Raiders" "Latest From the North" and more including the always interesting editorial with a decidedly Confederate bias.
Complete... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699223
January 28, 1758
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 28, 1758; Dec. 29, 1759; March 4, 1760; March 10, 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 con... See More
Print of Lincoln's inauguration... His oath of office...
Item #700031
March 30, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 30, 1861 Near the back is a full page print of: "President Lincoln Delivering His Inaugural Address in Front of the Capitol at Washington" which shows a huge crowd. The following page has an article: "The Inauguration of President Lincoln" with various details of the event, including: "...No disturbance marred the august proceedi... See More
The Civil War in America... Color centerfold of Quebec...
Item #700136
March 22, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 22, 1862 Among the prints within is a full page with two prints on the American Civil War: "Attack of the Confederate Batteries at Roanoke Island...".
and; "General Burnside's Expedition: Fort Barrow, Roanoke Island After its Capture by the Federalists". There is also a full page: "General Burnside's Expediti... 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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A great title for an anti-slavery themed newspaper...
Item #693301
July 27, 1843
EMANCIPATOR AND FREE AMERICAN, Boston, July 27, 1843 As the title would suggest, this is an anti-slavery themed newspaper, and a great name for a newspaper with this focus.
Page 2 has a political notice supporting "For President, James G. Birney" for the Liberty ticket, created by abolitionists who believed in political action to further antislavery goals. It existed only from 184... See More
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #704059
June 16, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 16, 1790 Nearly half a column on page 2 is taken up with an Act of Congress signed in script type by George Washington, and in block type by John Adams & Thomas Jefferson, and headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Page 2 also has reports from Congress, and an article headed: "Newspapers" being a bit of American history of newspapers. Pa... See More
President Kennedy shot: a dramatic headline...
Item #677153
November 23, 1963
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Nov. 23, 1963 A very dramatic issue with fully half of the front page taken up with the bold headline: "KENNEDY KILLED ! " with subhead: "Johnson New President, Takes Oath On Plane".
Complete in 64 pages, tabloid size, great condition.
Mormon content: report on Joe Smith...
Item #705185
September 17, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 17, 1842 The back page has a brief yet rather rare report with a mini-head: "Joe Smith" stating: "This wonderful fellow is to be bodily absent from his people for ten years; so say the latest accounts."
Just before this is a small article: "Slave Trade", and several pages are taken up with: "Northe... See More
Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #705148
March 31, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 31, 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 for a wet nurse.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, browning at some margins, nice condition.
New York City Fire Department...
Item #705154
September 14, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 14, 1867 Inside has a 1/3 page illustration of: "The Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine, No. 1., Employed by the New York Fire Department" with an accompanying article "Steam Fire Engines".
Also within are: "Howard's Patent Horse Rake" "Franklin's Suspended Lever Scale" and additional illustrations
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Also within are: "Howard's Patent Horse Rake" "Franklin's Suspended Lever Scale" and additional illustrations
Patriotic plea by John Dickinson... John Hancock & his troubles...
Item #676683
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1769 Content includes: "A New Voyage to the West Indies, Giving an Account of the various Nations that dwell near the great river Mississippi, ..." which is extremely descriptive of the western lands of America and the native American Indians in the area and taking over 4 pages.Also within: "...Letter from General Paoli to ... See More
John Jay to become Chief Justice... A mausoleum to Washington...
Item #694529
January 01, 1801
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Jan. 1, 1801 Much of the front page is taken up with reports from "Congress" including a bit: "...The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for erecting a Mausoleum to George Washington...moved an amendment substituting a Monument, in the place of a Mausoleum, to be erected in the Capitol...".
Page 2 includes a: &... See More
A newspaper focused on the prohibition of alcohol...
Item #698325
August 09, 1919
THE AMERICAN ISSUE, Westerville, Ohio, Aug. 9, 1919 The subtitle in the masthead: "A Saloonless Nation and a Stainless Flag" noting that this newspaper is focused on the prohibition of alcohol in the United States, a battle they won with the Volstead Act which took effect in 1920.
As might be imagined almost all the content is related to Prohibition.
Eight pages, some wear at the... See More
With a broadside attached...
Item #698892
June 12, 1819
P. P. F. DEGRAND'S BOSTON WEEKLY REPORT OF PUBLIC SALES AND OF ARRIVALS, June 12, 1819 A quite uncommon title being the volume 1, number 7 issue. It is taken up with notices and reports of values of a wide variety of items.
Attached at the back is a nice broadside address: "To Each Member Of the Senate and of the House of Representatives of Massachusetts".
Four pages plus the... See More
This publication lasted for just 12 issues...
Item #698933
March 15, 1831
REPUBLICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, March 15, 1831 A quite scarce title, this being the volume 1, number 3 issue of a publication which lasted but 12 issues. As the title would suggest this is primarily a political publication. Inside has at least two letters signed in typos by: Andrew Jackson.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Focused on the prohibition of alcohol...
Item #701253
February 01, 1848
NEW HAMPSHIRE TEMPERANCE BANNER, Manchester, February 1848 A scarce title, not recorded in Union List of Serials, and the American Antiquarian Society has only 5 issues.
The motto in the masthead: "Wine is a Mocker, Strong Drink is Raging; Whosoever is Deceived Thereby is Not Wise."
As would be expected, much content on the prohibition of alcohol in society.
Four pages, never bo... See More
The Red Cross dominates the front page...
Item #698324
March 26, 1945
BROOKLYN EAGLE, New York, March 26, 1945 Although there is a nice banner headline from World War II: "PATTON TANKS CRASH FRANKFURT SUBURBS", the focus of the front page is the huge, red cross with the headline above the masthead (also in red ink): "Brooklyn Red Cross Quota $890,500 Short".
The outer leaves only of rthe first section with pages 1, 2, 7 & 8. Some margi... See More
Indicted for polygamy under the Edmunds Act...
Item #693123
October 29, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 29, 1884 The bottom of page 3 has: "Indicted for Polygamy" which includes: "Henderson, three times tried at Malad, Idaho, for polygamy under the Edmunds law, has just been convicted of cohabiting with more than one woman in the marriage relation..." and a bit more.
The Edmunds Act is a federal statute, signed into law in 1882 declarin... See More
Lincoln on Clay... A slave ship... The Mormons...
Item #713862
September 07, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Sept. 7, 1869 Page 2 has: "Mr. Lincoln's Eulogy on Henry Clay" which is an excerpt of his talk. Page 3 has: "Capture of a Slaver" which was the Spanish ship: "...Joven Antonia...fitted out for a slave voyage...had been on the coast & actually purchased a cargo of slaves...".
Pages 6 and 7 have nearly a full column report he... See More
Mustered in the army to serve in the Civil War...
Item #705199
March 27, 1865
A very nice part-printed, part-manuscript document dated at the top: "Headquarters Provost-Marshall, Fifth District, Pa., Frankford, Pa., March 27, 1865".
The document is for the mustering into the military the soldier Daniel Henderson. He will be in the Penna. 214th Regiment, Company D. He enlisted on March 27, 1865 and will serve for one year.
A few details, including a revenue stamp... See More
Boston magazine from the 18th century...
Item #683608
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, December, 1793 Articles within include: "On the Inhabitants of Prince William's Sound" which takes nearly 3 pages; "Account of the Island of Magindanoa" [Maguindanao] which is near Indonesia; "The Female Warrior" & much more.Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with news reports including much on the Fren... See More
Earthquake In New England... Map of the coast of Brittany...
Item #676651
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1758 Among the articles are: "An Account of the Isle of Senegal on the Coast of Africa..." and "Case of Mr. Moore and Mr. Smith of Philadelphia Stated" which takes over a full page, plus much more. There is also an illustration of a newly invented bandage for the use of sick seamen.Near the back is the "Historical Chronic... See More
From Red River County in Texas...
Item #705170
August 04, 1887
THE STANDARD, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, Aug. 4, 1887 Rarely do we find newspapers from this part of Texas, north east of Dallas and not far from the Arkansas border. Various news and ads of the day.
Four pages, large folio size, loose at the irregular spine, various small margin tears. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
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
First American railroad publication...
Item #701484
February 08, 1834
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 8, 1834 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.&nbs... See More
Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #714682
May 21, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 21, 1796
* President George Washington
The middle of page 2 has "An ct" of Congress for providing money to defray the costs of putting into effect the treaty with Algiers. It is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
The stock market crash of 1987...
Item #699341
October 20, 1987
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES, Florida, Oct. 20, 1987 The front page reports the stock market crash of 1987 with: "Plunge of '87: Dow Falls 508" with subheads: "Market Down 1,000 points since Aug. 25" and: "Economy May feel After Effects". There is also a color graph illustrating: "The Dow's drop".
This is the complete first section with pages 1-... See More
Slaves aid the British in the Revolutionary War...
Item #701157
October 27, 1779
CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, Oct. 27, 1779 Page 3 has a letter from New York which includes: "The march of a detachment of the royal army to the vicinity of Charlestown, it is said, occasioned a great number of negroes, little short of 4000, to go over to the British troops; vast quantities of provisions and a great many plantations were destroyed so that the rebels feel a v... See More
Negotiations for the Treaty of Easton...
Item #694197
December 24, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 24, 1757 Close to 3 pages are taken up with a great: "Address of the Trustees & Treasurer of the Friendly 'Association [Quakers] for Regaining and Preserving Peace with the Indians by Pacific Measures" signed in type by: Abel James, a prominent Quaker merchant in Phila., and dated at Philadelphia, July 14, 1757.
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Early baseball from just after the Civil War...
Item #649236
NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866 A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.... See More
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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.
A nice set for a science enthusiast...
Item #649312
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 10 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906. Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.
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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.
Latest inventions of the day... 1870's...
Item #649217
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1870's A nice lot of ten issues from this fascinating period---the 'golden age' of American inventiveness---with much coverage of the latest inventions & improvements of the day, with illustrations. The images shown are only representative of the look, condition, and format of the issues you will receive. Actual issues vary, but will ... See More
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The War of 1812... A mini-lot at a reduced price...
Item #649218
(5) A lot of five 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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Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...
Item #705169
July 23, 1870
LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, July 23, 1870 A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.
Folio size, wide margins, nice condition.
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