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John James Audubon... The Comanche Indians... The California Gold Rush...
Item #686985
May 02, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 2, 1849 Page 3 has a report beginning: "Col. Webb, commander of a large California expedition...They give quite a gloomy account of their adventures. Mr. Audubon remained behind, and had determined to prosecute his journey towards California with a party..." with more.
Also on page 3 is a letter from Rio Janeiro beginning: "T... See More
Early "Postscript" notice of the death of President Polk... Great content on the Gold Rush.... Capture of a slave ship...
Item #687005
June 19, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1849 The most notable report is the black-bordered "Postscript" at the upper right of page 3 which is headed: "Death Of Ex-President Polk" with the brief report noting: "...announcing; the melancholy news of the decease of Ex-President Polk at Nashville..." with a bit more.
We have never had an earlier re... See More
19th century 2nd rate and damaged lot...
Item #649231
(50) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT A lot of 50 2nd-rate and damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1896, containing at least 7 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer or for someone wishing to begin a collection when condition is not a concern. Please note... See More
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An instant collection...
Item #649269
(50) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 50 issues, with at least 10 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged lot. No pulpish newspapers! A great value. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 10 folders for this lot.
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100 issue variety lot of 19th century newspapers...
Item #649298
(100) Wholesale variety lot of 100 American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1896 all in average or better condition--not a damaged lot--with at least 10 different titles.A great lot for a dealer or anyone wishing to begin a collection. An incredible value at under $2 per issue. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 20 for this lot.
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The Mormons want to be a state in the Union...
Item #682928
February 28, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 1850 One and one-half columns on page 3 are taken up with: "The State of Deseret" concerning the Mormon's settling in Utah. It begins: "Mention is frequently made of Deseret, as the name of a Territory settled by the people commonly called Mormons and now praying to be admitted to the Union under the name just stated... See More
Much on the California Gold Rush...
Item #677158
August 24, 1850
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 24, 1850 Page 5 has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with reports from California, including much on the Gold Rush, headed: "Two Weeks Later From California".
Page 2 has: "Late From Texas--Indian Troubles--The Fredericksburg Outrage--Murders and Robberies..." taking most of a column.
Eight pages, various margin tears, a few small pieces missin... See More
Magazine by Charles Dickens... An issue from 1851-1853...
Item #649284
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853 Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determined that he would have a free hand on "Household Words". Dickens directed every aspect of the magazine's production. He wrote for the magazine, solicited contributions and revise... See More
Indians playing ball...
Item #680509
February 28, 1852
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 28, 1852 The front page has a print headed: "Indians Playing Ball" with a related article. The print shows it looks somewhat like lacrosse.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with fold & margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #649254
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issue pri... See More
Defending Edgar Allan Poe... Significant Poe issue...
Item #687859
May 19, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1853
* Edgar Allan Poe
* "A Rebel Soul"
* Henry Clay Preuss
Page 2 has almost an entire column taken up with a very notable article headed: "Edgar A. Poe, by Henry Clay Preuss".
As a bit of background, the following from eapoe.org is very helpful:
“In the decade following Poe’s death, periodi
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Castle Garden: the Ellis Island of immigration before Ellis Island....
Item #686223
August 04, 1855
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 4, 1855 The front page has nearly two columns taken up with: "Castle Garden - How Emigrants Are Treated on Landing".
Castle Garden with the point of entry into the United States prior to Ellis Island. It had just opened to immigrants the year of this article, on the eve of a dramatic wave of European immigration. During the next 35 years, more than 8 mil... See More
Four buildings in Cincinnati...
Item #685987
January 17, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1857 The front page shows: "The New Iron Steamer Voyageur De La Myer, Built for the Pacha of Egypt".
Prints within include; "Interior Shed, Market for Servants at Moscow" "The Open Market for Servants, At Moscow"; four buildings in Cincinnati including: "New Custom House & Post Office" "Mechanics... See More
The slave ship, with prints of slaves onboard...
Item #683379
June 02, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1860 The prime graphic print in this issue is the three-quarter page illustration captioned: "The Slave Deck on the Bark 'Wildfire' Brought Into Key West on April 30, 1860." This print shows a huge number of slaves crammed on the deck. The balance of the page is related text on this slave ship, plus the facing page has additional text ... See More
The slave ship...
Item #683378
June 02, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1860 The prime print in this issue is the three-quarter page illustration captioned: "The Slave Deck on the Bark 'Wildfire' Brought Into Key West on April 30, 1860." This print shows a huge number of slaves crammed on the deck. The balance of the page is related text on this slave ship, plus the facing page has additional text and 4 re... See More
Lincoln is not an ugly man... Great article on all aspects of Lincoln...
Item #683318
August 25, 1860
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 25, 1860 Page 3 has a nice and interesting article headed: "Lincoln At Home" which has a Springfield, Illinois dateline.
This fascinating article takes an entire column, and begins: "In a large two-story frame house, bearing no slight resemblance to Washington's headquarters...resides the Republican candidate for President of the United ... See More
Prelude to the Civil War... Edwin Booth and Lincoln mentions...
Item #687436
December 17, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 17, 1860 Inside includes: "Visit of Mr. Bates to Mr. Lincoln" "The Kansas Sufferers" "The Secession Movement" "Mr. Edwin Booth as 'Lago' " "The Canada Fugitive Slave Case" "The Right of Secession" and more.
Eight pages, good condition.
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War...
Item #649226
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, 1861 The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and military concerns. Of added significance is the large and very d... See More
John Anderson the fugitive slave... "headsman of the Tower" will not be replaced...
Item #689267
March 09, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 9, 1861 “The Fugitive Anderson” on page 3 is about John Anderson, the famous fugitive slave who escaped to Canada evading the pursuit of bounty hunters. While on the run he killed a farmer who intended to legally recapture Anderson and send him back into his master’s custody. Anderson lived and worked in Canada West from 1854 to A... See More
Preparations for Civil War...
Item #172458
April 13, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 13, 1861 The front page has a print of: "Mrs. General Gaines" as well as a view of "Point Isabella, Texas, with the 'Daniel Webster' sailing with U.S. Troops on Board". The doublepage centerfold shows six "American Home Scenes", which includes prints of "The Applecut" "The Dance" "Quilting&quo... See More
Confederate Civil War title from Kentucky...
Item #687240
April 27, 1861
LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER, Kentucky, April 27, 1861 Louisville is difficult to categorize as Union or Confederate during the Civil War as, depending on the time, there were factions within the city supporting both. To placate both sides the two leading newspapers took their stands: the "Courier" was very much pro-Confederate & the "Journal" was more pro-Union. This is the pr... See More
From Confederate North Carolina... Lincoln's proclamation criticized...
Item #683462
August 19, 1861
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 1861 This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in the dateline.
Pages 2 & 3 have various Civil War reports including: "Governor's Message" "Brought to His Knees" is very critical of Lincoln and his Proclamation; "From the North" "From Richmo... See More
Thanksgiving Proclamation... Much on the Civil War...
Item #681590
October 03, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 3, 1861 The front page includes a Thanksgiving Proclamation by Edwin Morgan, Governor of New York.
Additionally, half of the first column is taken up with nice war-related heads including: "THE REBELLION" "Court Martial Ordered Upon Gen. Fremont" "Gen. Wool Ordered to Missouri & Gen. Mansfield to Fortress Monroe" "Interesting... See More
Two front page Civil War maps...
Item #687248
October 13, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 13, 1861 The front page has two maps titled: "THE AFFAIR AT CHICAMACOMICO" and "THE FIGHT AT SANTA ROSA ISLAND" which is in Florida near Pensacola Bay.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Advance of the Rebels on the Potomac" "Battle Between the Rebels and Col. Wilson's Regiment Near For... See More
Battle of Bolivar Heights...
Item #681601
October 17, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 17, 1861 Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Brilliant Engagement Near Harper's Ferry" "Three Thousand Rebels Repulsed by Four Hundred Union Troops" "The River Commanded by the Rebel Batteries" "Brilliant Action Near Harper's Ferry" "A Victory Over The Rebels&quo... See More
Lincoln's State of the Union address, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #687239
December 04, 1861
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1861 Most of page 2 is taken up with: "The President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President to Congress, signed in type at its conclusion: Abraham Lincoln.
Logically, much of his focus is on the on-going Civil War and its progress, although there is much more about the state of the nation.... See More
Our premier Civil War lot...
Item #649219
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 NY Tribune and/or NY 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 and forma
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A Charles Dickens publication...
Item #649245
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1862 (single issue from 1862) This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title.Disbound without wrappers. The image is an examp... See More
A great value... At a lesser price...
Item #649275
(10) The CIVIL WAR: a lot of 10 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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Reports from this Confederate newspaper...
Item #681543
May 03, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, May 3, 1862 This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline.
Among the reports: "Latest From Corinth" "From Norfolk--Late Northern News" "From Richmond--A Ray of Light--Tuscumbia & Decatur Re-taken--A Battle Imminent" "The Fight at Bridgeport, Tenne... See More
Jackson in the Shenandoah... Battle of Fair Oaks...
Item #681568
June 10, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY" "JACKSON BEING HARD PUSHED" "IMPORTANT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA" "The National Forces Investing Charleston" "Landing of Troops on Battery and John Islands" "THE BATTLE OF FAIR OAKS" "THE WAR IN THE SOUTHW... See More
A very early newspaper from Los Angeles... Mormon discussion... Colorado mines...
Item #677756
June 28, 1862
LOS ANGELES STAR, California, June 28, 1862 One of the earliest Los Angeles newspapers we have offered, and from the Civil War no less. At this time the population of Los Angeles was less than 5,000.
Articles include: "How to Handle Firearms Safely" "The Colorado Mines" "Eastern Intelligence" "Discussion Among the Mormons" "Pirated" and more... See More
Civil War map shows Maryland & Virginia...
Item #689077
July 22, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 22, 1862 The front page is dominated by a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Field Of Gen. Pope's Operations".
Among the ftpg. column heads are: "Return of a Flag of Truce with Sick & Wounded" "Shocking Treatment of Union Prisoners" "Brilliant Cavalry Exploit" "Our Troops Go Within 40 Miles of Richm... See More
Yankee failure at Vicksburg...
Item #683452
August 16, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 16, 1862 From the capital of the Confederacy. Front page reports are headed: "The Impudence & Insolence of Perfidy" "The Yankee Failure at Vicksburg" "Yankee Deserters" "Cavalry Dash at Front Royal" "Departure of Prisoners of War" "Baseness of Our Enemies" & more.
Complete as a singl... See More
Great issue on the Second Battle of Manassas...
Item #683453
September 03, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Sept. 3, 1862 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States of America. Among the front page items are: "From the Seat of War" which includes: "We are yet without any authentic particulars of the great battle at Manassas on Saturday...Reports, as usual, were abundant & favorable...As Stated we have no doubt of the triumph of our arms... See More
A very early newspaper from Los Angeles...
Item #677764
September 06, 1862
LOS ANGELES STAR, California, Sept. 6, 1862 One of the earliest Los Angeles newspapers we have offered, and from the Civil War no less. At this time the population of Los Angeles was less than 5,000.
Articles include: "The Military Precinct" "How the President Will Preserve the Union" "The News of the Week" "The Indian Disturbances in Minnesota" "... See More
The Battle of Antietam, with a map...
Item #687241
September 22, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 22, 1862 A nice issue on this historic Battle of Antietam, with a nice map headed: "THE BATTLE FIELD OF ANTIETAM, Wednesday, September 17th, 1862". This was the bloodiest day of the Civil War with both sides loosing over 10,000 men in killed & wounded.
The front page has many one column heads including: "The War For The Union!" "... See More
Civil War related print on the front page... Battle of Shiloh...
Item #687253
September 27, 1862
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 1862 A desired yet rather scarce title from during the Civil War, as the front page typically featured a war-related print.
This issue has on the ftpg: "Hoosiers Pouring Into Cincinnati to Enlist For the Defence of That City". Nice war reporting inside including: "The Great Battle of Sharpsburg" (Shiloh) which takes over... See More
Five issues with a Civil War-related print...
Item #683511
November 22, 1862
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A nice lot of 5 different issues from 1863 & 1864, each contains within a print related to the Civil War as well as a wealth of other prints not war-related.
Additionally there are news items from the war.
Each issue complete in 16 pages and in nice condition.
Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #649242
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863 Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches. There are a few illustrations within, mostly being text. Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 inches, great condition.
From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...
Item #649300
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Civil War era A lot of ten issues from this well-known socialistic "commune" from during the Civil War but with minimal war-related content. Four pages each, 10 by 13 inches, very nice condition.
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Civil War news from the Confederacy...
Item #683386
January 23, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 23, 1863 Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States of America", this being one of only a few such newspapers which did so.
Among ftpg. column heads are: "Official Dispatch from Gen. Bragg--More Brilliant Exploits of Gens. Wheeler and Forrest" which is signed in type: Braxton Bragg; "From Tullahoma, Tenn. - Another... See More
Defeat of the rebels near Savannah...
Item #681580
January 31, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 31, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT IF TRUE - Reported Defeat of the Rebels Near Savannah" "Depredations of the Oreto" "Rebel Account of Her Escape from Mobile" "The Rebel Navy at Mobile" "Announcement of the Staff of the New Commander, Gen. Hooker" "General Sumner'... See More
Fort McAllister, Georgia CW era map....
Item #689074
February 13, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 13, 1863 The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Attack On Fort McAllister". Various front page column heads including: "The Department Of The South" "Landing of Gen. Foster's Forces" "Visit to the Interior by the Generals" "The Attack on Fort McAllister" and more. Page 3 has the "Evening Edit... See More
Fighting Joe Hooker...
Item #683454
May 25, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 25, 1863 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "From Mississippi" "Fighting Joe Hooker at Chancellorsville" "Latest From the West--The Enemy Repulsed at Vicksburg--Reported Capture of Helena, Arkansas by General Price--Reinforcements at Vicksburg" "Arrest of an Alleged Spy... See More
Siege of Vicksburg... Defeat of Breckinridge...
Item #681559
May 28, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Siege Of Vicksburg" "Advices from Gen. Grant's army to Sunday Morning" "All Then Going On Well" "Capture of a Rebel Bearer of Dispatches from Pemberton to Johnston" "Rebel Force Said to be Between 25,000 & 30,000" "The War In Tennessee"... See More
Great Battle of Gettysburg issue, and in the New York Times...
Item #683415
July 06, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1863 This is one of the better issues on the Battle of Gettysburg, as half of the first column is taken up with a stack of heads on the end of the great and decisive battle.
Heads include: "THE GREAT BATTLES" "Splendid Triumph of the Army of the Potomac" "Route of Lee's Forces on Friday" "The Most Terrible Struggle of the War&qu... See More
The Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #687244
July 08, 1863
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 8, 1863 Page 2 has two columns taken up with: "THE WAR" "The Campaign In Pennsylvania" "Friday's Battle at Gettysburg" with other subheads including: "The Last Grand Attack" "The Retreat" "Cavalry Fighting In Maryland" "Interesting Particulars" "The Casualties" &quo... See More
Follow-up to Gettysburg and Vicksburg...
Item #687243
July 11, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 11, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War, from just a week after the Battle of Gettysburg, are: "Brilliant Cavalry Fight at Antietam" "The Rebels Driven from the Field" "Reports by a Rebel Deserter" "Lee Drawing Supplies From Virginia" "He is Fortified & Ready for an Attack" and more specifically ... See More
Map on the capture of Jackson, Mississippi... Baseball during the Civil War...
Item #681767
July 23, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, July 23, 1863 The front page is dominated by a detailed Civil War map headed: "THE CAPTURE OF THE CAPITAL OF MISSISSIPPI. The Defeat of the Rebel General Joe Johnston & His Evacuation of the City."
The front page column heads include: "Capture Of Jackson, Miss." "Another Brilliant Victory by Grant's Army" "Gen. Sherman & His Ga... See More
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