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From the library of President James Buchanan...
Item #649244
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., 1849 James Buchanan, who would be President of the United States from 1857-1861, earlier served several offices at the federal level, including Congressman from 1821-31; Senator from 1837-1845, Secretary of State from 1845-9, and then Ambassador to England, 1853-1856.This newspaper was subscribed to by Buchanan while a Senator, obviously livi... See More
Latest from the California Gold Rush...
Item #671004
September 29, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 29, 1849 Page 2 has: "California" with the latest news, bits including: "...has been one of the fortunate 'hunters' having accumulated during his short sojourn in California between 11,000 and 12,000 dollars worth of the 'stuff'...".
Much more on the gold rush with subheads: "The Climate and Soil" "... See More
Letters from California...
Item #668228
November 20, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 1849 Page 3 has an article: "Nantucket Californians" which includes excerpts of letters from California, in part: "...I am not exactly sorry that I am here, but I wouldn't advise any of my friends to come...Some people must have given you very erroneous accounts from the diggings. The whole country is a barren place.... See More
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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19th century 2nd rate and damaged lot...
Item #649231
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 the ... See More
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19th century 2nd rate issues (not damaged)...
Item #649253
(50) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT (2nd rate - not damaged) of 50 American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1896. All are in 2nd rate condition (none damaged) with at least 7 different titles. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, more than normal foxing ad wear, but will not have missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer or someone wishing to begin a collection w... See More
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An instant collection...
Item #649269
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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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
Print shows Fort Niagara...
Item #672755
August 30, 1851
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 30, 1851 The top of the front page features a nice print of the: "Outlet Of Niagara River" which includes a view of Fort Niagara as well as Fort Massasauga on the Canadian shore. Descriptive text as well.
Four pages, large folio size, 3 folds with minor fold and margin wear. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.... See More
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
Published by P. T. Barnum... View of Concord, New Hampshire...
Item #669880
January 29, 1853
THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Among the prints in this short-lived paper (lasted just 48 issues) are: "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ladies Presenting the Great Temperance Petition at Albany" "The Seals of Jerusalem"; a nice nearly half page overview of the city of; "Concord, New Hampshire" "... See More
A rare print of Kit Carson, with a nice article on him as well...
Item #672765
August 01, 1854
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, August, 1854 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has a great article, including a rare print, of: "Kit Carson - A Phrenological Character an... See More
The Empire Baseball Club: one of the earliest in New York...
Item #672977
April 26, 1855
NEW-YORK TIMES, April 26, 1855 Page 8 has a nice report about the debut of the Empire Baseball Club. Established in October, 1854 it was just the 2nd professional baseball club to be established in New York City.
The report begins by stating that the club: "...played their first regular season game at McCarthy's ground in Hoboken, yesterday afternoon. The report also says that
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The report begins by stating that the club: "...played their first regular season game at McCarthy's ground in Hoboken, yesterday afternoon. The report also says that
Great, detailed article on the Empire Baseball Club...
Item #672979
February 07, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 7, 1857 Basically a sporting & theatrically themed newspaper with a great article inside headed: "Base Ball - Empire Club". This was just the 2nd professional baseball club in New York. The article takes a full column & begins: "This club was organized Oct. 23, 1854 & consisted at first of only 11 members. It has now... See More
Constructing Central Park... Woman's rights...
Item #666646
April 08, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 8, 1857 Page 2 has a report: "Central Park" which gives a description of it during its creation. Work on Central Park began in 1857 and it was opened to the public in late 1858.
Also on pg. 2: "Woman's Rights" has interesting reading. It begins: "It seems quite an age--we lie so fast--since the spasm of femal... See More
Sinking of the steamship "Central America"...
Item #661539
September 18, 1857
THE NEW YORK Tribune, Sept. 18, 1857 Page 5 begins with column heads: "Loss of THE CENTRAL AMERICA" "525 Passengers and $1,000,000 On Board" "Only 60 Passengers Saved" and more.
The detailed report takes nearly half of the page.
One of the more decorative newspapers of the era...
Item #672826
May 07, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, May 7, 1859 This is one of the more ornate & beautiful masthead, featuring a 3 masted ship with several embellishments.
The ftpg. shows: "Iron Bridge Across the Goomtee, at Lucknow, India" and: "Princess Frederick-William of Prussia & the Infant Prince".
Eight pages, nice, displayable condition.
Illustrated slave advertisements...
Item #672915
May 28, 1859
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 28, 1859 Both pages 1 and 3 contain illustrated slave-related advertisements. The ftpg. has: "$100 Reward" for: "...my Negro Man known as Bill Craig. His age is about 40 years..." with other details. Also on the ftpg: "For Sale, Two likely negro men...". Page 3 has: "For Hire...a good cook, washer and irone... See More
John Brown and the Harper's Ferry uprising...
Item #672942
November 08, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 8, 1859 The last column of the ftpg. has: "The Harper's Ferry Affair" "The Excitement & Crisis in the South" with many subheads. Also: "The Law of Virginia In Regard to Pardons" and "A Warning from Accomack".
Page 4 has an editorial on it headed: "The Revolutionary Sentiment & the Crisis at the South".... See More
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
Jefferson Davis' inaugural address...
Item #665988
February 19, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1861 Page 5 has column heads with continued & detailed coverage of Lincoln's trip from his home to the nation's capital: "The President Elect En Route" "The Receptions In This State" "Enthusiasm Of The People" "His Arrival In Albany" "Immense Turnout" "The Speeches" "The Reception In this ... See More
On Lincoln's inauguration, his administration, and more...
Item #670347
March 04, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 4, 1861 This was the day Lincoln was inaugurated, and there is much content within on Lincoln, the new administration, the Republican platform, and more.
Page 4 has a lengthy editorial headed: "March 4th, 1861" which begins: "At length we greet the long-expected day, Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin will, ere night, be inaugurated President and Vice... See More
Wealth of great content on the beginning of the Civil War...
Item #665990
April 15, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 15, 1861 A terrific issue packed with much fine reporting on this critical period at the beginning of the Civil War.
Page 4 has: "The President's Proclamation" calling for 75,000 soldiers for the war, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Page 5 has a wealth of reporting on the opening salvos of the war with first column heads: "THE PRO-SLAVERY WAR&quo... See More
A Civil War Winslow Homer print...
Item #172474
June 08, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1861 The front page shows: "Uniforms of the Fifth Regiment New York Volunteers, Colonel Duryee, Now at Fortress Monroe". Also in this issue is a Winslow Homer print titled: "The Advance Guard of the Grand Army of U.S. Crossing the Long Bridge over the Potomac at 2 a.m. on May 24, 1861", prints of: "The Late Colonel Ellsworth&quo... See More
Two front page Civil War maps...
Item #672810
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
Huge front page map shows much of Texas...
Item #672814
November 30, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 30, 1861 An extremely decorative issue, as the entire front page is taken up with a huge map headed: "THE GREAT EUROPEAN ALLIANCE AGAINST THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC" with a subhead: "The Gulf Slope of Mexico--The Harbor of Vera Cruz and the National Road to the Capital--Scene of Operations of the English, French and Spanish Expedition." with the map showin... 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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Very large Civil War map show the Beaufort vicinity...
Item #672809
January 11, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 11, 1862 Most of the front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map headed: "The Scene Of Operations at Port Royal Ferry..." with a subhead. The map shows much detail of the Beaufort vicinity.
There are also first column heads: "Additional Details of the Affair at Port Royal Ferry" and "Our Map of the Scene of General Stevens' Operations&... See More
Civil War map of the Savannah vicinity...
Item #672808
January 31, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 31, 1862 The ftpg. features a nice map headed: "THE NEW EXPEDITION. Scene of Operations of Commodore Dupont & Gen. Sherman's Expedition to the Rear of Fort Pulaski".
Also on the ftpg. is a wealth of war heads including: "Important From Savannah" "Splendid Naval Movement" "Interesting From the South" "The French Leavi... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #670360
March 26, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 26, 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 The Apostate at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the listing of the cast, including: "Last Night, but t... See More
From the Confederacy... The 'Lincolnites' in East Tennessee...
Item #672919
April 03, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, April 3, 1862 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has: "Notes Of The War" with many subheads including: "The Lincolnites In East Tennessee" "A Capture & a Release" "A Gallant Exploit" "The Bombardment of Island No. 10" "The Battle In Arkansas" and even more.
P... See More
General Hunter's order to emancipate the slaves...
Item #668410
May 08, 1862
THE KANSAS STATE JOURNAL, Lawrence, May 8, 1862 The bottom of page 2 has one of two controversial General Orders from General David Hunter freeing slaves. Noting in part: "All persons of color lately held to involuntary service by the enemies of the United States in Fort Pulaski and Cockspur Island, Ga., are hereby confiscated and declared free...".
Not yet committed to a comprehe... See More
Great baseball game reports from the Civil War...
Item #672980
June 14, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 14, 1862 A nice sporting-themed newspaper which has on page 3 nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Base Ball" reports, including much on the: "Grand Matches Between Philadelphia Nines and Nines of Newark, New York, and Brooklyn" Great detail here including the box scores for the 4 games. Also: "Base Ball in Detroit"... See More
The advance upon the Confederate capital...
Item #672812
July 03, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE July 3, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Advance On Richmond" "A Bold Stroke For A Great Advantage" "Success of the Movement" "Reported Occupation of Richmond" "Vicksburg Batteries Run by Com. Farragut" "Brilliant Exploit of the Union Ram Fleet" & much more.
Eight pages, very ni... See More
Early print of Fort Point, San Francisco...
Item #670029
August 09, 1862
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 1862 The front page has a print: "Fort Point--One of the Fortifications Of the Harbor of San Francisco, Cal." with a bit of detail.
Some war-related content inside including: "How To Demoralize n Army" and "Conference of the Rebel Generals at Richmond--Their Plains for the Future and more.
The bkpg. features a cartoo... See More
Much on the Civil War in a pro-South newspaper...
Item #666470
October 15, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862 Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" and so much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or th... See More
Rare Confederate title with much front page war reporting...
Item #672764
December 06, 1862
DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN, Jackson, Dec. 6, 1862 Certainly one of the more rare Confederate titles we have offered.
Among the articles on the front page: "The Way to Peace" "Aid to Gen. Price's Army--Handsome Acknowledgements" "Frightful Wickedness" "Resisting the Draft" "Gallant Little Affair at Bolivar Point" "Letter from Grenada" ... See More
Latest war news from the Confederacy...
Item #672912
December 08, 1862
DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN, (Jackson), Mississippi, Dec. 8, 1862 Among the articles are: "A Northern Protest Against the Atrocities of the Lincoln Government" "Another 'Raid' by Stuart's Cavalry" "Tennessee Renegades & Bushwhackers Captured" "Successful Confederate Raid" "Letter From Granada" and other items.
Complete as a sin... See More
The new state of West Virginia...
Item #665996
December 13, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 13, 1862 The front page is dominated by a great map with a large heading: "THE NEW STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA", with a related article on page 4.
The first column has a nice stack of heads on the Civil War: "FROM BURNSIDE'S ARMY" "All of the Enemy's First Line of Guns Opened" "Skirmishing At Other Points" "Rebels ... See More
Nine issues with Civil War-related content...
Item #669671
December 27, 1862
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A nice lot of 9 different issues from 1862, each contains within reports on military events from the Civil War, or reports of developments and improvements of military equipment.
Each issue complete in 16 pages and in very nice 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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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.
Aftermath of Murfreesboro, and more...
Item #672813
January 10, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 10, 1863 Among the many front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From General Rosecrans's Army" "Murfreesboro Deserted" "Rosecrans in Pursuit of the Rebels" "The Enemy at Tullahoma" "Loss of Springfield, Mo." "The Place Attacked by a Large Rebel Force" "Gen. Brown Badly Wounded" "Anoth... See More
Two Civil War maps... Dispatches by Abe Lincoln...
Item #672807
January 18, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 18, 1863 The top of the front page features a detailed map: "THE VICTORY ON THE ARKANSAS". Then a wealth of column heads on the war including: "The Capture of Arkansas Post" "7,000 Rebels Taken Prisoners" "Immense Amount of Munitions of War Fall Into Our Hands" "Capture of Five Steamers & a; Gunboat by the Rebels" &q... See More
Two maps of operations around Vicksburg...
Item #672806
April 26, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, April 26, 1863 The front page features two maps headed: "OPERATIONS AROUND VICKSBURG" and: "VICKSBURG AND IT'S DEFENSES" with much detail.
Among the ftpg. one column headlines on the Civil War are: "NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST" "The Fight On The Coldwater River" "The Position and Strategy of General Grant" "NEWS FROM TE... See More
Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #672920
July 09, 1863
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida New York, July 9, 1863 Page 3 has reports on the Civil War under the heading: "Late News", and includes some reports concerning the Battle of Gettysburg, the text beginning: "The past week has been full of interesting and important events. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 1st, 2nd, and 3d of July, the "Army of the Potomac, under the new
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Civil War news from a Confederate newspaper...
Item #672797
September 07, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Sept. 7, 1863 This is one of just a few newspapers which printed "Confederate States of America" in their dateline.
Front page reports include: "From Richmond" "From Tennessee--Affairs In Gen. Bragg's Department" "From the West & Southwest" "Bombardment of Batteries Gregg and Wagner" "Fr... See More
Chickamauga and Chattanooga...
Item #672922
September 21, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 21, 1863 Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital. The front page has various war-related reports with heads: "From Northern Virginia" which includes: "...most reliable that we can obtain is that General Lee holds his position this side of the Rapidan..."; "Southwestern Vir... See More
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