Catalog 357 - released for August, 2025...

Catalog 357 (for August): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: the desirable “Unite Or Die” engraving, the Battle of Lexington & Concord, the most famous of all Lincoln assassination newspapers, Hawaii’s first “regular” newspaper, an Oxford Gazette (1665), the Louisiana Purchase on the front page, and more.

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Catalog 357 - released for August, 2025...

<a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"><b>Catalog 357</b>&nbsp;(for August)</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;the desirable &ldquo;Unite Or Die&rdquo; engraving, the Battle of Lexington &amp; Concord, the most famous of all Lincoln assassination newspapers, Hawaii&rsquo;s first &ldquo;regular&rdquo; newspaper, an Oxford Gazette (1665), the Louisiana Purchase on the front page</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">August&#39;s Catalog (<u>EXCLUDING</u> wholesale lots &amp; 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705396

Very large Civil War map shows the Beaufort vicinity...

Item #705396

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  

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705433

Displayable issue for the outdoorsman...

Item #705433

February 29, 1908

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN--"Sportsman Number", New York, February 29, 1908  See the photo for the great color cover which has an outdoor sports theme. The front page is a photo of: "Mountaineering In the Himalayas". Much of the content within has a sporting theme.

Complete issue, small library stamp near the spine, otherwise in great condition.

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705425

Peace with dishonor is not acceptable...

Item #705425

August 06, 1782

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1782  Page 4 has an interesting report which explains how the British soldiers  fighting in America are paid.

Page 5 has news headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Annapolis mentioning in part: "...in an excursion he made to Amelia twp. last week fell in with a part of Rebel Militia on their march from the Congress to ... See More  

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694708

19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...

Item #694708
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs.  A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a coll... See More  

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649289

10 issues from James Madison's presidency... Pre-War of 1812...

Item #649289
(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1810-1811  A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when James Madison was president.  News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period just prior to the War of 1812. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. The photo shows an example of the look and cond... See More  

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691070

Large map of the Civil War in Virginia...

Item #691070

August 27, 1862

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 27, 1862  The front page is dominated by a nice & very detailed map headed: "POSITION OF THE ARMIES IN VIRGINIA" with further particulars.

One column heads as well including: "General Morgan's Position" "A Big Rebel Army Near Him" "The Guerrilla War In Kentucky" "Repulse of Rebels at Fort Donelson" and more... See More  

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701636

Two Civil War maps...

Item #701636

July 01, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, July 1, 1862  More than half of he front page is taken up with a very large map headed: "M'CLELLAN'S FIELD OF OPERATIONS IN VIRGINIA..." which has much detail on the Richmond vicinity.

Page 2 has a large map: "THURSDAY'S AND FRIDAY'S BATTLE FIELDS--The Scene of the Late Important Military Operations on the Chickahominy River" with related ... See More  

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702205

Lincoln on Fremont's "emancipation proclamation"... Mormon troubles...

Item #702205

October 03, 1861

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 3, 1861  This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
The prime content would be the page 6 report: "The President and General Fremont's Proclamation--Correspondence Between Mr. Lincoln and Hon. Joseph Holt" which concerns Fremont's controversial "E
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702448

Very lengthy coverage of the trial of Lincoln's assassins...

Item #702448

May 17, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1865  Among the front page column heads are: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Testimony Taken in Secret Session Last Week" "Revelations Concerning the Origin of the Murder Plot" "It was Decided Upon Just After the Rebel Defeat at Gettysburg" "Booth's Visit to Canada & Intercourse with Sanders" "How Booth Urged... See More  

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705390

Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...

Item #705390
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745  Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "The Case of Carolina Consider'd, with Regard to its Danger of being Invaded, for want of Regular Forces...". This is a great article on the defense of the colonies.

Three-quarters of a page are taken up with: "A List of Privateers".

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705427

Very first automobile advertisement...

Item #705427

September 10, 1898

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 10, 1898  A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue). 
The top of the back page has an advertisement h
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705436

Civil War map on the front page...

Item #705436

February 07, 1864

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 7, 1864  The front page features a map headed: "The Smithfield and Ben's Church Affair".

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Rebel Attempt Capture Cumberland Gap" "Brisk Skirmishing and Repulse of the Enemy" "News From Chattanooga" "Details of the Rebel Demonstration on Newbern, N.C." "The F... See More  

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559604

From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...

Item #559604
(5) UNITED STATES GAZETTE, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809  A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy.

Complete in 4 pages, 2nd-rate condition with rubbing, foxing, and staining, but not damaged.

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699489

Ornate masthead in this Dublin newspaper...

Item #699489

September 06, 1791

THE DUBLIN CHRONICLE, Ireland, Sept. 6, 1791  Ornate lettering in the masthead of this uncommon title. Filled with news items from Europe with many advertisements as well.

Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 inches, faint red tax stamp in the masthead, nice condition.

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701328

Jefferson's last state-of-the-union address...

Item #701328

November 17, 1808

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Nov. 17, 1808  About three-quarters of page 2 is taken up with Thomas Jefferson's final state-of-the-union address, in which he reflects upon the past year, and his presidency. It is signed in type by him at its conclusion: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine with an archival mend here, nice condition.... See More  

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705412

Baseball before the Civil War.... Calling for an historic convention...

Item #705412

January 03, 1857

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 3, 1857  A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.

Inside has most of a column taken up with: "Base Ball" being a very lengthy account of: "The Gotham Club", one of the more not... See More  

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172068

Flying machines... Hot air balloons...

Item #172068

July 25, 1857

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1857  The front page features "The Travel Notes in Bible Lands" with a half page illustration 'Pool of Bethesda' and smaller illustration 'Pillar of Absalom'. Full page of text with 5 illustrations on: 'New Holland Pippins' with a view of the 'Country House Near Sydney, New Holland' and one of 'Kangaroos'... See More  

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686525

Pennsylvania Assembly distresses their residents...

Item #686525
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1780  One report notes: "The assembly of Pennsylvania have fallen upon a new mode of distressing the friends of this country resident among them by obliging persons to take the oaths of allegiance or affirmation of fidelity to the state, & to take a certificate of the same, which certificate they are to produce or be liable to such fines ... See More  

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649278

Inventions of the late 1800's...

Item #649278
(15) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York  A lot of 15 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them 2nd-rate.

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649215

Inventions, patents, and more... From the early 1900's...

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(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York  A lot of ten issues from 1900 - 1915. Not a "supplement" of the regular issue, but rather a separate stand-alone title which got its start to report on the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Nice condition with a wealth of illustrations and photos throughout.
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649254

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  

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694687

An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...

Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More  

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705419

Clam bake... Mining in Colorado...

Item #705419

July 15, 1871

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 15, 1871 The front cover contains a half page illustration "Yachting  - At the Helm" along with two smaller illustrations of the Cape May Regatta prizes.

Within the issue is a full page contain two prints of the Clam Bake at Round Island, Connecticut; a nearly half-page print of the Gulch Mining at Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado; a half ... See More  

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705453

Broadside stock market price list...

Item #705453

July 01, 1901

Supplement To THE WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, July 1, 1901  "A Daily Journal Devoted to Financial Interests" as noted in the masthead, but rather than being the typical newspaper, this is the monthly broadside (printed on one side only)chart noting: '"Highest & Lowest Prices and Total Sales of Stocks at New York Stock Exchange for June, 1901."

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705457

Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes... Three days after D-Day...

Item #705457

June 09, 1944

NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, June 9, 1944  A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ju... See More  

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649261

Smallest newspaper in the world...

Item #649261

January 01, 2003

VOSSA SENHORIA, Divinopolis, Brazil, 2003  A fascinating curiosity as this is the smallest newspaper in the world (as recognized by Guinness Book of Records). This monthly newspaper started in 1935 as a solution for creating a quality low-cost newspaper. Mostly in Portuguese, and containing 24 pages. Each issue is different so the issue you receive may differ from what is seen in the photo, b... See More  

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649221

Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...

Item #649221
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1711-12  One of the more famous of the early newspapers - founded by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, trimmed, some light browning. A single sheet issue measuring approximately 8 by 11 1/2 inches. 

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649244

From the library of President James Buchanan...

Item #649244
THE DAILY UNION, 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.

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649279

Unusual, short-lived newspaper...

Item #649279
THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, 1710  Sir Heister Ryley, the fictitious editor of the Visions of Sir Heister Ryley, is a man interested in all fields of learning, a "stickler in the business of truth" and absolutely averse to siding with any political party. His little newspaper was a 4 page serial. It contained essays, letters and miscellaneous ... See More  

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673697

How to agree to terms for peace... Independence is granted?

Item #673697

October 03, 1782

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 3, 1782  Page 2 has a letter from New York noting: "Every thing here seems to be at a stand. The army being in a state of inactivity & the inhabitants & loyalists of New York disappointed & dejected at the offers of Independence held out to the Americans..." and also: "...That Gen. Carleton as acquainted the Congress that the Brit... See More  

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693060

One shilling to view the American rattlesnakes...

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October 14, 1729

THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, England, Oct, 14, 1729  The back page has an interesting, illustrated notice of "Two Rattle Snakes" on exhibition at the Blue-Coat Coffee House. The lengthy description begins: "Taken by two Indians on the mountains of America, they are near ten foot long, of a large thickness and of many colors..." with more. There is a one shilling admission t... See More  

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697559

For sheep farmers in Texas...

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January 18, 1883

THE TEXAS WOOL GROWER, Fort Worth, Jan. 18, 1883  This is the volume 1, number 32 issue. Although farming is the emphasis of this newspaper, there are various news items as well.

A handsome engraving in the masthead. This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet. Toning at the ... See More  

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701041

Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... The Fugitive Slave Bill...

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September 05, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 5, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

Among the many page 3 ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More  

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701274

Existed for only 20 issues...

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August 01, 1835

THE ZODIAC, Albany, August, 1835  This was a short-lived monthly paper: "Devoted To Science, Literature, and The Arts" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a paper that existed for just 20 issues. The masthead features a nice, planetary engraving.

Complete in 16 pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, some light damp staining, nice condition.

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703599

Very displayable: four George Washington script signatures...

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March 30, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1796  The front page features not one but four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by: Go. Washington, President of the United States. Each is also signed in block type by the Vice President, John Adams.

One of the Acts is: "...for allowing compensation to the members of the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States..."... See More  

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705392

The republic of Texas has a constitution much like the United States', with one exception...

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October 16, 1824

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1824  The back page has: "Texas" which is a letter from Stephen Austin stating that: "The government of this nation has finally settled down into the federal republican system & the outlines of the constitution are copied from the United States, with the single exception of an exclusive religion in favor of the Roman Catholic.... See More  

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705395

Very lengthy report from California on gold, politics, slavery, and more...

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August 02, 1849

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 2, 1849  Page 3 has nearly 2 columns of reporting headed: "Late & Important From California" with a wide range of news from the Far West. In fact, this is one of the lengthier reports from Calif. we have seen from this era.

A few bits include: "...Gold hunting is carried on with as much success as ever...emigrants are continually ar... See More  

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705400

Growth of California towns...

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September 22, 1871

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, Sept. 22, 1871  Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "Growth of Towns in California".

Four pages, small folio size, nice condition.

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705420

Several items on the California Gold Rush of 1849...

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April 25, 1849

DAILY HERALD, Newburyport, Massachusetts, April 25, 1849  This issue has many reports concerning the Gold Rush of 1849, with the front page beginning with a quite detailed letter which is prefaced with: "From Mexico" "...the following letter...who went out to California in command of a company of adventurers, taking the Mexican route...his narrative contains much interesting an... See More  

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705435

Two Civil War maps...

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April 03, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, April 3, 1862  Page 3 has a Civil War map headed: "Movements of Major General Banks - Occupation of Woodstock, Virginia- Fight at Stony Creek".

Among the page 3 column heads on the Civil War are: "The New Battle Field" "Corinth, Mississippi to be the Waterloo of the War" "The Rebels Armed with Pikes and Battle Axes" "Beauregard, J... See More  

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686880

Did Nelson defeat Buonaparte?

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November 14, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1798  The front page has an address from the Grand Jury of Mass: "To the President of rthe Unitred States, with his: "Answer" signed in type: John Adams.

Page 2 has dispatches noting: "The account of the defeat of Buonaparte by the Arabs is not official...Notwithstanding the numerous accounts of Nelson's victory, there are many who... See More  

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689980

Many prints of American Indians...

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February 09, 1856

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, February 9, 1856  The front page is mostly taken up with the Mass. state arms and scenes emblematic of the state.

Among the prints within are: "Floating Church Off the Tower, London" "Statue of Rubens, At Antwerp" "Royal Spanish Bull-Fight act Madrid". With an article on: "American Indians" are prints of; "An Mandan... See More  

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693612

Pennsylvania governor speaks... Nice reporting on the French & Indian War...

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February 02, 1760

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1760  Most of the front page is retaken up with: "The Speech of the Hon. James Hamilton, Governor of Pennsylvania...to the General Assembly of the said Province, met at Philadelphia".

Hamilton had just assumed his position of governor, and he extols the Assembly his plans, etc. He was also governor from 1748-1754. His father was the famed atto... See More  

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694606

Fascinating & horrific report of a family's capture, & the father's escape...

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March 20, 1877

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 20, 1877  The front page has half a column taken up with a fascinating report: "Stranger Than Fiction" "The Story of a Beggar's Capture by the Indians and Escape". A few bits include: "...in the spring of 1875 with his wife and family he left for the Black Hills...wended their way across the plains & over the lones... See More  

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705422

From the counter-culture press in Berkeley...

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July 18, 1969

BERKELEY BARB, California, July 18, 1969  As Wikipedia notes, this was an underground newspaper that was published in Berkeley from 1965 to the early 1980s. It was one of the first and most influential of the counterculture newspapers of the late 1960s, covering such subjects as the anti-war and civil-rights movements as well as the social changes advocated by the youth culture.

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649224

Full page engravings from the 1700's to early 1800's...

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(10) A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's to early 1800's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins, some of the fold lines of multi-panel plates may be archivally mended from the reverse, but otherwise nice condition.

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649300

From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...

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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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675593

Part of the lore of the Wild West...

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September 15, 1878

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Sept. 15, 1878  The front page has an article: "Another Stage Robbery in Wyoming--An Exciting Affair--Fight with the Robbers".

This is a great & detailed account of a stagecoach robbery near Hot Creek, Wyoming.

Four pages, some archival strengthening at the irregular spine, a bit fragile but in nice condition.

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691654

The Mormons are taking to farming...

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June 14, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1847  Page 3 has a few items on the Mexican War including: "Reinforcements for the Army Under Gen. Scott"; a letter from "Damp Near Monterey" signed in type: Z. Taylor; "From the Western Border".

This last item includes: "The Mormons are represented to have gone into farming on a large scale at the Bl... See More  

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705411

Country's leading women's suffrage publication...

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March 30, 1901

THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., March 30, 1901 Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-Ame... See More  

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